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If you were not an intended recipient, you must notify the sender and delete all copies.978140889610503039781408896105159781408896105BCB30501Social CreatureSocial Creaturehttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408896105001A01Burton, Tara Isabella288FA0102<b>You can't fool them forever...</b><br><b><br></b><b>A Ripley story for the Instagram age set in contemporary New York; a world at once sophisticated and sordid, irresistible and irresponsible, unforgettable yet unattainable</b><br><b><br></b>Louise is struggling to survive in New York; juggling a series of poorly paid jobs, renting a shabby flat, being cat-called by her creepy neighbour, she dreams of being a writer. And then one day she meets Lavinia. Lavinia who has everything looks, money, clothes, friends, an amazing apartment - <br> <br>Lavinia invites Louise into her charmed circle, takes her to the best parties, bars, the opera, shares her clothes, her coke, her Uber account. Louise knows that this can 't last for ever, but just how far is she prepared to go to have this life' Or rather, to have <i>Lavinia 's</i> life'1302Tara Isabella Burton is a writer of fiction and non-fiction. The winner of the Shiva Naipaul Award for Travel Writing, she has completed a Doctorate in Theology at the University of Oxford and is a prodigious travel writer, short story and scriptwriter and essayist. She works for <i>Vox</i> as their Faith and Religion Correspondent. Tara Isabella Burton lives in New York and divides her time between the Upper East Side and Oxford.<br>taraisabellaburton.com <br>@NotoriousTIB0902<b>You can't fool them forever...</b><br><b><br></b><b>A Ripley story for the Instagram age set in contemporary New York; a world at once sophisticated and sordid, irresistible and irresponsible, unforgettable yet unattainable</b>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408896105.jpgBloomsbury01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010229.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000232.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978152669511603039781526695116159781526695116WXB30501Social Creature 8 Copy PackSocial Creature 8 Copy Packhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781526695116001A01Point of Sale10WZ0102No Marketing Blurb1302Authors Bio, not available0902Contains 8 copies of <EM>Social Creature</EM>, plus free reading copy0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781526695116.jpgBloomsbury01Bloomsbury0420180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ31102239.92AUDAUUnited Book Distributors310002263.92NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU040120180701978140889569603039781408895696159781408895696BCB30501The Occasional VirginTheOccasional Virginhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408895696001A01al-Shaykh, Hanan240FA0102From a major novelist of the Arab world comes a bold, witty and highly contemporary novel about two women looking for love, set in Italy, Lebanon and London<br>Huda and Yvonne are on holiday in the Italian Riviera, enjoying the sun and the sparkling Mediterranean which feel like forbidden fruit, denied during their conservative childhoods in Lebanon. Even now in their thirties, with Huda a successful producer and Yvonne running her own advertising agency, the remembered injustices of adolescence an innocent game harshly punished, a mother 's relentless criticism still sting. <br>But a chance encounter with a handsome young man in London brings an unexpected opportunity for them to exorcise the past, with entirely surprising results. <br>Painting a refreshingly truthful picture of modern womanhood, <i>The Occasional Virgin</i> perceptively<i> </i>explores sexuality, Islam and cultural identity and the difficulty of finding a man who 'll call when he says he will. Frank, funny and fearless, it is the colourful, wickedly entertaining story of two unforgettable characters, and the bizarre lengths we 'll go to for love.1302Hanan Al-Shaykh is one of the Arab world's most acclaimed writers. She was born in Lebanon and brought up in Beirut, before going to Cairo to receive her education. She was a successful journalist in Beirut, then later lived in the Arabian Gulf, before moving to London. She is the author of the short story collection <i>I Sweep the Sun off Rooftops</i> and her novels include <i>The Story of Zahra</i>, <i>Women of Sand and Myrrh</i>, <i>Beirut Blues</i>, <i>Only in London</i>, which was shortlisted for the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize, and <i>The Locust and the Bird</i>, a memoir of her mother's life. Most recently she published <i>One Thousand and One Nights</i>, her acclaimed reimagining of Arabic folktales. Hanan Al-Shaykh lives in London.0902From a major novelist of the Arab world comes a bold, witty and highly contemporary novel about two women looking for love, set in Italy, Lebanon and London0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408895696.jpgCircus01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010229.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000232.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978152669512303039781526695123159781526695123WXB30501The Occasional Virgin 8 Copy PackTheOccasional Virgin 8 Copy Packhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781526695123001A01Point of Sale10WZ0102No Marketing Blurb1302Authors Bio, not available0902Contains 8 copies of <EM>The Occasional Virgin</EM>, plus free reading copy0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781526695123.jpgBloomsbury01Bloomsbury0420180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ31102239.92AUDAUUnited Book Distributors310002263.92NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU040120180701978140889099803039781408890998159781408890998BCB30501The PiscesThePisceshttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408890998001A01Broder, Melissa288F0102<b>Profoundly modern, deeply disturbed and darkly comic, <i>The Pisces </i>is about a heartbroken PhD student who over one summer falls in dangerous, ecstatic, love with a merman</b><br>Lucy, staying in a beautiful home overlooking Venice Beach, can find no peace from her misery not in therapy, not in Tinder hook-ups, not in her sister 's dog's unquestioning devotion, not in ruminating on the ancient Greeks. Yet everything changes when Lucy becomes entranced by an eerily attractive swimmer one night while sitting alone on the beach rocks -<br>Pairing neurotic hilarity with pulse-racing carnality and fierce feminism, <i>The Pisces</i> is hot, bothered and unforgettable. Traversing the lines between fantasy and reality, it explores the questions of how and why we stay alive. This fairy-tale romance with a merman could just be the sanest and most human novel you read all year.1302Melissa Broder is the author of the internationally critically-acclaimed essay collection <i>So Sad Today</i> as well as four collections of poetry and a monthly column for <i>Lenny Letters</i>. A former assistant director of publicity at Penguin Random House, by day she is now Director of Media and Special Projects at NewHive. She lives in Venice, CA.<br>melissabroder.com / @melissabroder / @sosadtoday0902<b>Profoundly modern, deeply disturbed and darkly comic, <i>The Pisces </i>is about a heartbroken PhD student who over one summer falls in dangerous, ecstatic, love with a merman</b>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408890998.jpgCircus01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110229.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors1020180701010000232.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978140888679303039781408886793159781408886793BCB10501Home FireHome Firehttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408886793001A01Shamsie, Kamila288FA0102<b>LONGLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE 2017</b><br><b><br></b><b>'</b>Elegant and evocative ... A powerful exploration of the clash between society, family and faith in the modern world' <i>Guardian</i><br><i><br></i>'There is high, high music in the air at the end of <i>Home Fire</i>' <i>New York Times</i><i><br></i><br>Isma is free. After years spent raising her twin siblings in the wake of their mother 's death, she is finally studying in America, resuming a dream long deferred. But she can 't stop worrying about Aneeka, her beautiful, headstrong sister back in London or their brother, Parvaiz, who 's disappeared in pursuit of his own dream- to prove himself to the dark legacy of the jihadist father he never knew.<br>Then Eamonn enters the sisters ' lives. Handsome and privileged, he inhabits a London worlds away from theirs. As the son of a powerful British Muslim politician, Eamonn has his own birthright to live up to or defy. Is he to be a chance at love' The means of Parvaiz 's salvation' Two families ' fates are inextricably, devastatingly entwined in this searing novel that asks- what sacrifices will we make in the name of love'<br>A contemporary reimagining of Sophocles ' Antigone, <i>Home Fire</i> is an urgent, fiercely compelling story of loyalties torn apart when love and politics collide confirming Kamila Shamsie as a master storyteller of our times.<br><b></b>1302Kamila Shamsie is the author of six novels- <i>In the City by the Sea</i> (shortlisted for the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize); <i>Salt and Saffron</i>; <i>Kartography </i>(also shortlisted for the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize); <i>Broken Verses</i>; <i>Burnt Shadows</i> (shortlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction) and, most recently, <i>A God in Every Stone</i>, which was shortlisted for the Baileys Prize, the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction and the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature. Three of her novels have received awards from Pakistan's Academy of Letters. Kamila Shamsie is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and was named a<i> Granta</i> Best of Young British Novelist in 2013. She grew up in Karachi and now lives in London.<br>@kamilashamsie0902<b>LONGLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE 2017</b>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408886793.jpgBloomsbury Pb01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ01196mm02128mm0322mm08208grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1020180701200219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors1020180701022000221.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978140889467503039781408894675159781408894675BCB30501The Debutante DivorcéeTheDebutante Divorcéehttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408894675001A01Sykes, Plum288FA0102<i>Married girls in New York these days put almost as much effort into losing husbands as they once did into finding them -</i><br><i><br></i>Lauren Blount 's life is perfectly arranged- she 's very rich, very young, very thin, very pretty and very, very divorced. The most glamourous of Manhattan 's Debutante Divorcee set, Lauren captivates newlywed Sylvia Mortimer, which is no surprise after Sylvia 's husband goes AWOL on their honeymoon. <br>With New York 's most notorious Husband Huntress setting her sights on Sylvia 's man, a decision must be made- either subscribe to Lauren 's Who needs a husband anyway' ' philosophy or stand and fight for her man.1302Plum Sykes was born in London and educated at Oxford. She has written three novels, <i>Bergdorf Blondes</i>,<i> </i>a top ten <i>Sunday Times</i> and <i>New York Times</i> bestseller, <i>The Debutante Divorcee</i>, a <i>New York Times</i> bestseller, and <i>Party Girls Die in Pearls</i>,<i> </i>the first in her Oxford Girl Mysteries series. She is a Contributing Editor at American <i>Vogue </i>where she writes about fashion, celebrity and society. Plum Sykes lives on a Cotswolds farm with her husband and two children. <br> <br> Find her on Instagram @therealplumsykes0902The <i>New York Times</i> bestselling second novel from the <i>Sunday Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Bergdorf Blondes</i>, set in the cutthroat world of Manhattan 's most eligible elite0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408894675.jpgBloomsbury Pb01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors1008000221.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978140889437803039781408894378159781408894378BCB30501Bergdorf BlondesBergdorf Blondeshttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408894378001A01Sykes, Plum336FA0102Meet <i>moi</i>, a champagne bubble of a girl about town working at being a princess by day and by night on the prowl for that elusive, must-have accessory every girl simply demands- an impossibly rich fiance'. <br>It shouldn 't be too tricky. After all, her BFF is Julie Bergdorf, department store heiress, queen of Park Avenue and owner of hair universally acknowledged as the Perfect Shade of Blonde. <br>Life is a whirl of ball gowns and blow-dries (which inevitably take waaay too long, because hairdressers always need to talk through their addictions). <br> <br>But, strictly <i>entre nous</i>, it can actually be <i>tr s </i>draining to mix parties, peach bellinis and private jets ( PJs ' to those fluent in globetrotting) while maintaining a standout collection of Chloe jeans <i>and</i> a job.<br>How does she manage it'<br>Plum Sykes lifts the lid on Manhattan 's elite in this devilishly witty, deliciously addictive tale of the search for love and the ultimate Manolos.1302Plum Sykes was born in London and educated at Oxford. She has written three novels, <i>Bergdorf Blondes</i>,<i> </i>a top ten <i>Sunday Times</i> and <i>New York Times</i> bestseller, <i>The Debutante Divorcee</i>, a <i>New York Times</i> bestseller, and <i>Party Girls Die in Pearls</i>,<i> </i>the first in her Oxford Girl Mysteries series. She is a Contributing Editor at American <i>Vogue </i>where she writes about fashion, celebrity and society. Plum Sykes lives on a Cotswolds farm with her husband and two children. <br> <br> Find her on Instagram @therealplumsykes0902The no. 1 <i>Sunday Times</i> bestselling satire of New York high society from the wickedly funny pen of Plum Sykes, an addictive cocktail of parties, fashion and romance think Nancy Mitford meets <i>Sex and the City</i>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408894378.jpgBloomsbury Pb01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070108000221.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978140889237403039781408892374159781408892374BCB30501Sour HeartSour Hearthttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408892374001A01Zhang, Jenny320FA0102<b> I will never forget the first time I read Jenny Zhang ... I was stunned, moved and quite frankly a little jealous ' Lena Dunham</b><br><b><br></b><b>'Bold, startling brilliance' Miranda July<br></b><br>These seven startling stories of family, femininity, sexuality and otherness will plunge you into the tender and chaotic hearts of narrators you won 't easily forget.<br>Centred on a community of immigrants who have traded their endangered lives as artists in China and Taiwan for the constant struggle of life on the poverty line in 1990s New York City, the stories that make up <i>Sour Heart </i>examine the many ways that family and history can weigh us down, but also lift us up. <br>From the young woman coming to terms with her grandmother 's role in the Cultural Revolution, to the daughter struggling to understand where her family ends and she begins, to the girl discovering the power of her body to inspire and destroy, these vibrant, raw and powerful stories illuminate the complex and messy inner lives of girls struggling to define themselves. <br>Fuelled by Jenny Zhang 's singular voice and sly humour, <i>Sour Heart</i> introduces a bright new force in literary fiction.1302Jenny Zhang was born in Shanghai and raised in New York. She is the author of a poetry collection, <i>Dear Jenny, We Are All Find</i>, and a collection of poems and essays, <i>The Selected Jenny Zhang</i>. She was nominated for a National Magazine Award for her essay in <i>Poetry </i>magazine, and her writing has also appeared in the <i>New York Times </i>magazine,<i> New York </i>magazine,<i> Rookie</i>, <i>Lenny</i> and BuzzFeed. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.<br>Jennybagel.com / @Jennybagel0902<b> I will never forget the first time I read Jenny Zhang ... I was stunned, moved and quite frankly a little jealous ' Lena Dunham</b>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408892374.jpgBloomsbury01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000221.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978140888130903039781408881309159781408881309BCB30501Gravel HeartGravel Hearthttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408881309001A01Gurnah, Abdulrazak272FA0102Moving from revolutionary Zanzibar in the 1960s to restless London in the 1990s, <i>Gravel Heart</i> is a powerful story of exile, migration and betrayal, from the Booker Prize-shortlisted author of <i>Paradise</i><br>Salim has always believed that his father does not want him. Living with his parents and his adored Uncle Amir in a house full of secrets, he is a bookish child, a dreamer haunted by night terrors. <br>It is the 1970s and Zanzibar is changing. Tourists arrive, the island 's white sands obscuring the memory of recent conflict- longed-for independence from British colonialism swiftly followed by bloody revolution. When his father moves out, retreating into dishevelled introspection, Salim is confused and ashamed. His mother explains neither this nor her absences with a strange man; silence is layered on silence.<br>When glamorous Uncle Amir, now a senior diplomat, offers Salim an escape, the lonely teenager travels to London for college. But nothing has prepared him for the biting cold and seething crowds of this hostile city. Struggling to find a foothold, and to understand the darkness at the heart of his family, Salim must face devastating truths about himself and those closest to him and about love, sex and power. <br>Evoking the immigrant experience with unsentimental precision and profound insight, <i>Gravel Heart</i> is a powerfully affecting story of isolation, identity, belonging and betrayal, and is Abulrazak Gurnah 's most dazzling achievement.1302<b>Abdulrazak Gurnah </b>is the author of eight novels- <i>Memory of Departure</i>, <i>Pilgrims Way</i>, <i>Dottie</i>, <i>Paradise</i> (shortlisted for the Booker Prize and the Whitbread Award), <i>Admiring Silence</i>, <i>By the Sea </i>(longlisted for the Booker Prize and shortlisted for the<i> Los Angeles Times </i>Book Award), Desertion (shortlisted for the Commonwealth Writers ' Prize), and <i>The Last Gift</i>. He is a Professor of English at the University of Kent, and was a Man Booker Prize judge in 2016. He lives in Canterbury.0902Moving from revolutionary Zanzibar in the 1960s to restless London in the 1990s, <i>Gravel Heart</i> is a powerful story of belonging, betrayal and exile, from the Booker Prize-shortlisted author of <i>Paradise </i>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408881309.jpgBloomsbury01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070103000221.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978140889038703039781408890387159781408890387BCB30501Demi-GodsDemi-Godshttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408890387001A01Robertson, Eliza240FA0102<b>A bold debut novel reminiscent of Emma Cline's <i>The Girls; </i>a story of love, lust and the spaces in between, from a prizewinning, 'captivating' (<i>New York Times</i>) new voice in fiction.</b><br><b><br></b>It is 1950, and nine-year-old Willa 's mother has remarried. Stepbrothers Patrick and Kenneth arrive at her family 's British Columbia summer home from California, signalling the end of Willa 's sheltered yet fragile childhood. Willa 's older sister Joan pairs off with Kenneth, while Willa, ever the observer, watches Patrick with interest and follows him to the beach. He lures her into a dilapidated rowboat, and as it sinks and the ocean seeps in, she is stung by a jellyfish. Instead of helping Willa, Patrick delights in her pain, forging the pattern of their relationship into adulthood.<br> <br> Over the years, Willa 's mother disengages from her family, turning to alcohol and flirtations with a younger man. And when Joan marries Kenneth, she falls into the same pattern of boredom and despair. All the while, Willa is drawn further into Patrick 's sadistic games. Though they see each other only a handful of times, each of their encounters is increasingly charged with sexuality and desire. When Willa finally realizes the danger of her relationship with Patrick, she desperately tries to reverse their games, with devastating results.<br>Daring, singular, and provocative, <i>Demi Gods </i>explores the dualities within ourselves, both the sublime and the sordid, and the male gaze rising to it, but also subverting it. Sensitive, playful, and entirely original, Eliza Robertson is one of the most exciting new voices in contemporary literature.1302<b>Eliza Robertson</b> was born in Vancouver and grew up on Vancouver Island. She studied creative writing and political science at the University of Victoria, then pursued her M.A. in prose fiction at the University of East Anglia, where she received a Man Booker Scholarship and the Curtis Brown Prize for best writer. She was a finalist for the 2013 CBC Short Story Prize, won the 2013 Commonwealth Regional Prize for We Walked on Water, and was shortlisted for the 2013 Journey Prize. She is the author of the short story collection, <i>Wallflowers</i>.<i> </i>She lives in Norwich, England.0902<b>A bold debut novel reminiscent of Emma Cline's <i>The Girls; </i>a story of love, lust and the spaces in between, from a prizewinning, 'captivating' (<i>New York Times</i>) new voice in fiction.</b>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408890387.jpgBloomsbury01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ01214mm02137mm0319mm08262grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1020180712200219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018071205000221.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978140886378703039781408863787159781408863787BCB30501All the Beloved GhostsAll the Beloved Ghostshttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408863787001A01MacLeod, Alison256FA0102<b>SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2017 GOVERNOR GENERAL'S LITERARY AWARDS</b><br>Acutely observed, evocative collection of short stories from the Man Booker Prize-longlisted author of <i>Unexploded, </i>blending fiction, biography and memoir<br>Hovering on the border of life and death, these stories form a ground-shifting collection, taking us into history, literature and the hidden lives of iconic figures. <br>In 1920s Nova Scotia, as winter begins to thaw, a woman emerges from mourning and wears a new fur coat to a dance that will change everything. A teenager searches for his lover on a charged summer evening in 2011, as around him London erupts in anger. A cardiac specialist lingers on the edge of consciousness as he awaits a new heart and is transported to an attic room half a century ago. In an ancient Yorkshire churchyard, the author visits Sylvia Plath 's grave and makes an unexpected connection across time. On a trip to Brighton, reluctant jihadists face the ultimate spiritual test. And at Charleston, Angelica Garnett, child of the Bloomsbury Group, is overcome by the past, all the beloved ghosts that spring to life before her eyes. <br>Precise, playful and evocative, these exquisitely crafted stories explore memory, the media and mortality, unfolding at the line between reality and fiction. Written with vigorous intelligence and delicate insight, this collection captures the surprising joys, small tragedies and profound truths of existence.1302Alison MacLeod was born in Canada and has lived in the UK since 1987. She is the author of three novels, <i>The Changeling</i>, <i>The Wave Theory of Angels</i> and <i>Unexploded</i>, which was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize for Fiction 2013, and a collection of stories, <i>Fifteen Modern Tales of Attraction</i>. Alison MacLeod is the joint winner of the Eccles British Library Writer's Award 2016. She is Professor of Contemporary Fiction at the University of Chichester and lives in Brighton. <br>alison-macleod.com0902Acutely observed, evocative collection of short stories from the Man Booker Prize-longlisted author of <i>Unexploded,</i> blending fiction, biography and memoir0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408863787.jpgBloomsbury Pb01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070101500221.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978178607179803039781786071798159781786071798BCB10601The Waters and the WildTheWaters and the Wildhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781786071798001A01Harrison, DeSales336FF0102The death of Jessica Burke was easy to explain- a history of depression, a heroin habit, a girl alone in her bathtub. But when her psychoanalyst, Daniel Abend, receives an ominous, handwritten poem, he quickly realizes that this was not just an overdose. As a second and third missive arrive from the same mysterious source, and his daughter abruptly disappears, Daniel finds himself the subject of an elaborate and calculated torment, one that reaches back decades, crosses oceans, and begins with a chance encounter with a beguiling girl in a Paris stairwell. With richly layered, masterful prose, DeSales Harrison has constructed a brilliantly choreographed and spellbinding tale of desperate fathers, stolen daughters, and the distance we travel for revenge and absolution.1302DeSales Harrison earned his BA at Yale University, MA at Johns Hopkins University, and PhD at Harvard University, where he was a Briggs-Copeland Lecturer of English. Harrison is a professor of Lyric Poetry at Oberlin College, where he lives with his wife and daughter.0902A bewitching literary suspense debut, rich in atmosphere and Gothic overtones0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781786071798.jpgOneworld01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110229.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070109000232.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978152669508603039781526695086159781526695086WXB30501The Waters and the Wild 8 Copy PackTheWaters and the Wild 8 Copy Packhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781526695086001A01Point of Sale10WZ0102No Marketing Blurb1302Authors Bio, not available0902Comprising 8 copies of <EM>The Waters and the Wild</EM>, plus a free reading copy.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781526695086.jpgOneworld01Bloomsbury0420180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ31102199.92AUDAUUnited Book Distributors310002215.92NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU040120180701978178607335803039781786073358159781786073358BCB10501The Boy Who Belonged to the SeaTheBoy Who Belonged to the Seahttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781786073358001A01Theriault, Denis200FA0102Set on the rugged north shore of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Canada, Denis Theriault's powerful debut novel tells the touching story of an extraordinary friendship between two young boys who have both suffered the loss of a parent. Although they have little else in common, the boys come together in their grief and take refuge in a world of their own creation, a magical undersea realm inhabited by fantastical beings. Their imaginations take them on a wild adventure, but as the lines between reality and fantasy begin to blur, their search for belonging takes them on a perilous journey that threatens to end in tragedy.1302Denis Theriault is an award-winning author and screenwriter living in Montreal, Canada. His much-loved novels The Peculiar Life of a Lonely Postman and The Postman 's Fiancee (Oneworld, 2017) have enjoyed international success. First published in Canada in 2002, The Boy Who Belonged to the Sea is his debut novel.0902A moving story of friendship and the power of imagination, from the author of The Peculiar Life of a Lonely Postman0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781786073358.jpgOneworld01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070101500222.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978178607257303039781786072573159781786072573BCB10501Strange FascinationStrange Fascinationhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781786072573001A01Moore, Syd400FF0102It 's summer in Adders Fork. The sun is out, the sky is blue and things are going swimmingly for Rosie Strange, thank you very much. The Essex Witch Museum has been relaunched with a new Ursula Cadence wing and picnic grounds. Takings are up and Rosie and curator Sam Stone are getting on very well indeed. Then developers roll into the sleepy village to widen the road. When the centuries-old Blackly Be boulder, said to mark the grave of a notorious witch but now in the carpark of the Seven Stars, is moved, all hell breaks out. Within hours a slew of peculiar phenomena descends- trucks break down, blood seeps through walls, headless monks and spectral ladies are sighted in the dead of night, and the church clock strikes thirteen. And have gold coins, supposedly the lost treasure of Mockton Abbey, been discovered' When a severed head is discovered atop the boulder, the locals can take no more and storm the Museum to demand someone take action. Can Rosie and Sam unravel the mystery' And what of the ancient treasure that could drastically change someone 's fortunes and offer a motive for murder'1302Syd Moore lives in Essex where the Rosie Strange novels are set. Prior to writing, she was a lecturer and a presenter on Pulp, the Channel 4 books programme. She is the author of the mystery novels The Drowning Pool, Witch Hunt and the Essex Witch Museum Mysteries, Strange Magic and Strange Sight.0902The third in the Essex Witch Museum series sees Rosie and Sam take on their biggest mystery to date...0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781786072573.jpgOneworld01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070101200222.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978178607338903039781786073389159781786073389BCB10501Edgar Allan Poe and the Jewel of PeruEdgar Allan Poe and the Jewel of Peruhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781786073389001A01Street, Karen Lee400FF0102Philadelphia, early 1844. As violent tensions escalate between nativists ' and recent Irish immigrants, Edgar Allan Poe 's fears for the safety of his wife Virginia and mother-in-law Muddy are compounded when he receives a parcel of mummified bird parts. Has his nemesis returned to settle an old score' Just as odd is the arrival of Helena Loddiges, a young heiress who demands Poe 's help to discover why her lover died at the city 's docks on his return from an expedition to Peru. Poe is skeptical of her claims to receive messages from birds and visitations from her lover 's ghost, but when Miss Loddiges is kidnapped, he and his friend C. Auguste Dupin must unravel a mystery involving old enemies, lost soul-mates, ornithomancy, and the legendary jewel of Peru.1302Karen Lee Street was born in America, but has lived in London for a lot of her adult life. She recently moved to Australia. She is the author of Edgar Allan Poe and the London Monster.0902The second in the Edgar Allan Poe series sees Poe and C. Auguste Dupin return to solve their biggest mystery yet.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781786073389.jpgOneworld01Bloomsbury0220181101201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018110110219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018110101500222.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120181101978178607426303039781786074263159781786074263BCB10501A Siege of BitternsASiege of Bitternshttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781786074263001A01Burrows, Steve368FF0102Newly appointed police inspector Domenic Jejeune doesn 't mind ruffling a few feathers. Indeed his success has elevated him into a poster boy for the police. The problem is Jejeune doesn 't really want to be a detective at all; he<br>much prefers watching birds.<br>Recently reassigned to the small Norfolk town of Saltmarsh, located in the heart of Britain 's premier birding country, Jejeune 's two worlds collide with the grisly murder of a prominent ecological activist. His ambitious police superintendent foresees a blaze of welcome publicity, although doubts soon emerge when Jejeune 's best theory involves a feud over birdwatching lists.<br>A second murder does little to bolster confidence.<br>Jejeune must call on all his birding knowhow to solve the mystery and deal with unwelcome public acclaim, the mistrust of colleagues and his own insecurities. For, in the case of the Saltmarsh birder murders, the victims<br>may not be the only casualties -1302Steve Burrows has pursued his birdwatching hobby on five continents. He is a former editor of the Hong Kong Bird Watching Society Magazine and a contributing field editor for Asian Geographic. Steve now lives in Oshawa, Ontario.0902Winner of the Arthur Ellis Award 2015 - Newly appointed police inspector Domenic Jejeune doesn 't mind ruffling a few feathers to flush out suspects in the brutal murder of a renowned ecological activist0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781786074263.jpgOneworld01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000222.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978178607427003039781786074270159781786074270BCB10501A Pitying of DovesAPitying of Doveshttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781786074270001A01Burrows,Steve384FF0102<i>With murder, everyone pays a price...</i><br>Why would a killer ignore expensive jewellery and take a pair of turtledoves as the only bounty' This is only one of the questions that piques Chief Inspector Domenic Jejeune's interest after a senior attache with the Mexican Consulate is found murdered alongside the director of a local bird sanctuary. The fact that the director's death has opened up a full-time research position studying birds hasn't eluded Jejeune either. Could this be the escape from policing that the celebrated detective has been seeking' Even if it is, Jejeune knows he owes it to the victims to solve the case first. But a trail that weaves from embittered aviary owners to suspicious bird sculptors only seems to be leading him farther from the truth. Meanwhile, Jejeune is discovering that diplomatic co-operation and diplomatic pressure go hand in hand.<br>With two careers hanging in the balance, the stakes have never been higher for Inspector Jejeune. And this time, even bringing a killer to justice may not provide the closure he's looking for.1302Steve Burrows has pursued his birdwatching hobby on five continents. He is a former editor of the <i>Hong Kong Bird Watching Society Magazine</i> and a contributing field editor for <i>Asian Geographic</i>. Steve now lives in Oshawa, Ontario.0902The second book in Steve Burrows' Birder Murder Mystery0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781786074270.jpgOneworld01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10201807010500222.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978178607428703039781786074287159781786074287BCB10501A Cast of FalconsACast of Falconshttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781786074287001A01Burrows, Steve384F0102The threat from above casts a dark shadow.<br>A man falls to his death from a cliff face in western Scotland. From a distance, another man watches. He approaches the body, tucks a book into the dead man 's pocket, and leaves.<br>When the Scottish police show visiting Detective Chief Inspector Domenic Jejeune the book, he recognizes it as a call for help. But he also knows that answering that call could destroy the life he and his girlfriend Lindy have built for themselves in the village of Saltmarsh, in north Norfolk.<br>Back in Saltmarsh, the brutal murder of a researcher involved in a local climate change project has everyone looking at the man 's controversial studies as a motive. But Sergeant Danny Maik, heading the investigation in Jejeune 's absence, believes a huge cash incentive being offered for the research may play a crucial role.<br>With their beleaguered Chief Superintendent blocking every attempt to interview the project 's uber-wealthy owners, Jejeune and Maik must work together to find their answers. But will the men 's partnership survive when the danger from above begins to cast its dark shadow'1302Steve Burrows has pursued his birdwatching hobby across five continents. The former editor of the Hong Kong Bird Watching Society Magazine and a contributing field editor for Asian Geographic, he now lives in Oshawa, Ontario.0902Book 3 in Steve Burrows ' fabulous Birder Murder ' mystery series0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781786074287.jpgOneworld01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10201807010500222.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978178607233703039781786072337159781786072337BCB10501A Shimmer of HummingbirdsAShimmer of Hummingbirdshttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781786072337001A01Burrows, Steve368FF0102Chief Inspector Domenic Jejeune hopes an overseas birding trip will hold some clues to solving his fugitive brother 's manslaughter case. Meanwhile, in Jejeune 's absence his long-time nemesis has been drafted in as cover to investigate an accountant 's murder. And unfortunately Marvin Laraby proves just a bit too effective in showing how an investigation should be handled.<br>With the manslaughter case poised to claim another victim, Jejeune learns an accident back home involving his girlfriend, Lindy, is much more than it seems. Lindy is in grave danger, and she needs Jejeune. Soon, he is faced with a further dilemma. He can speak up on a secret he has discovered to Laraby 's case, knowing it will cost his job on the north Norfolk coast he loves. Or he can stay silent, and let a killer escape justice. Turns out that sometimes the wrong choice is the only one there is.1302Steve Burrows has pursued his birdwatching hobby on five continents, and has written widely on birding. He lives in Ontario, Canada.0902Praise for Steve Burrows fabulous Birder Murder series: 'Most entertaining' The Times, 'Delightful' Daily Mail, 'Suspenseful' Publishers Weekly0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781786072337.jpgOneworld01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070101000222.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978178607344003039781786073440159781786073440BCB10501SiracusaSiracusahttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781786073440001A01Ephron, Delia304FF0102New Yorkers Michael, a famous writer, and Lizzie, a journalist, travel to Italy with their friends from Maine Finn; his wife, Taylor; and their daughter, Snow. From the beginning, says Taylor, it was a conspiracy for Lizzie and Finn to be together. Told Rashomon-style in alternating points of view, the characters expose and stumble upon lies and infidelities past and present. Snow, ten years old and precociously drawn into a far more adult drama, becomes the catalyst for catastrophe as the novel explores collusion and betrayal in marriage. With her inimitable psychological astutee-ness and uncanny understanding of the human heart, Ephron delivers a powerful meditation on marriage, friendship, and the meaning of travel. Set on the sun-drenched coast of the Ionian Sea, Siracusa unfolds with the pacing of a psychological thriller and delivers an unexpected final act that none will see coming.1302Delia Ephron is a journalist, playwright and screenwriter (including the smash hit You 've Got Mail), as well as a bestselling author of both novels and non-fiction. She lives in New York, and co-wrote the movies Michael, Bewitched and Hanging Up.0902An electrifying novel set in Sicily about marriage and deceit from bestselling author Delia Ephron, the screenwriter of the classic film You've Got Mail0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781786073440.jpgOneworld01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070105000222.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978178607337203039781786073372159781786073372BCB10501The Invisible Life of Euridice GusmaoTheInvisible Life of Euridice Gusmaohttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781786073372001A01Batalha, Martha240FA0102Euridice is young, beautiful and ambitious. She sacrifices her own aspirations to marry Antenor, spending her days ironing his shirts and removing the lumps of onion from his food. But as his professional success grows, so does Euridice 's feeling of restlessness. Casting duty aside, she embarks on various secret projects, only to have each dream crushed in turn by her tradition-loving husband. Antenor eventually restores order in his household until the day Euridice 's long-lost sister Guida appears at the door with a young child and a terrible story. The Invisible Life of Euridice Gusmao is a darkly comic portrait of two sisters who assert their independence and courageously carve a path of their own. A truly unforgettable novel from one of the most exciting new voices in world literature.1302Martha Batalha studied journalism and literature in Brazil, working first as a reporter before starting her own publishing company. The Invisible Life of Euridice Gusmao is her first novel. Martha lives in Santa Monica, California, with her husband and two children. Eric M. B. Becker is editor of world literature journal Words without Borders and a translator of literature from Portuguese into English. He lives in New York.0902A wildly inventive, wickedly funny portrait of two rebellious sisters in 1940s Rio de Janeiro0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781786073372.jpgOneworld01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070102000222.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978071565294703039780715652947159780715652947BBB40201Ike and KayIke and Kayhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9780715652947001A01MacManus,James356FJMS0102Highly acclaimed author and managing director of The Times Literary Supplement, James MacManus, creates a compelling historical novel that brings to life an unbelievable but true love story set during the Second World War. In 1942, Cork-born Kay Summersby 's life is changed forever when she is tasked with driving General Eisenhower on his fact-finding visit to wartime London. Despite Eisenhower 's marriage to Mamie, the pair takes an immediate liking to one another and he gifts Kay a rare wartime luxury- a box of chocolates. So begins a tumultuous relationship that against all military regulation sees Kay travelling with Eisenhower on missions to far flung places before the final assault on Nazi Germany. She becomes known as Ike 's shadow and in letters Mamie bemoans his new obsession with Ireland '. That does not stop him from using his influence to grant Kay US citizenship and rank in the US army, drawing her closer when he returns to America. When the US authorities discover Eisenhower 's plans to divorce from his wife they threaten the fragile but passionate affair and Kay is forced to take desperate measures to hold onto the man she loves -1302JAMES MACMANUS is the managing director of The Times Literary Supplement. After studying at St Andrews University he began his career in journalism at the Daily Express in Manchester. Joining The Guardian in 1972, he later became Paris, and then Africa and Middle East Correspondent. He is the author of several novels including On the Broken Shore, Black Venus, Sleep in Peace Tonight and Midnight in Berlin. James MacManus has three children and lives in Dulwich, London.0902The vivid reimagining of General Eisenhower and Kay Summersby 's infamous love affair in London after the second World War0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9780715652947.jpgDuckworth Trade01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110234.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070102500236.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978184749719203039781847497192159781847497192BCB10601The TrialTheTrialhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781847497192001A01Kafka, Franz224FC0102On his thirtieth birthday, the bank clerk Josef K. is suddenly arrested by mysterious agents for an unspecified crime. He is told that he will be set free, but must make regular appearances at a court in the attic of a tenement building while his trial proceeds. Although he never comes to know the particulars of his case, Josef K. finds his life taken over by the opaque bureaucratic procedures and is tormented by the psychological pressures exerted by his legal nightmare.<br>Published the year after the author 's death, but written ten years earlier,<i> The Trial </i>is the most acclaimed of Kafka 's three novels, and is both a haunting meditation on freedom and the powerlessness of the individual in the face of state power, and an ominous prefiguration of the totalitarian excesses of the twentieth century.1302Franz Kafka (1883 1924) was one of the giants of twentieth-century German literature. His stories, such as<i> The Metamorphosis</i> (1915), and novels, including <i>The Trial </i>(1925) and <i>The</i> <i>Castle</i> (1926), concern troubled individuals in a nightmarishly impersonal and bureaucratic world.0902<i>The Trial </i>is the most acclaimed of Kafka 's three novels, and is both a haunting meditation on freedom and the powerlessness of the individual in the face of state power, and an ominous prefiguration of the totalitarian excesses of the twentieth century.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781847497192.jpgAlma Classics01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ10201807011029.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070102000211.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978184749106003039781847491060159781847491060BCB10601ScriblerusScriblerushttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781847491060001A01Pope, Alexander128FC0102Alexander Pope was, at one time, the world 's most celebrated poet. His trenchant satirical works in which the foibles of all the critics, hacks and bad poets of his day are exploded and his masterful heroi-comic poem The Rape of the Lock continue to inspire generations of writers and readers to this day. Alongside his more prominent poetical production, Pope engaged with some of the sharpest wits of his era including Jonathan Swift and John Gay, the author of <i>The Beggar 's Opera</i> in writing a number of satirical prose works, of which <i>Scriblerus</i> is perhaps the greatest achievement.<br>As he prepares to become a father for the first time, the scholar Cornelius is determined to settle on nothing less than a child of the learned sex a boy and give him the most thorough education so that he can become the greatest critic who ever lived. An account of the birth, the infancy, the schooling, the diet-planning, the unconventional love affairs and the attainments of this child prodigy, <i>The Memoirs of Martinus Scriblerus</i> is surely the funniest imaginary biography ever written.1302Alexander Pope (1688-1744) was the pre-eminent poet of his day, and is most famous for his mockheroic poem <i>The Rape of the Lock</i>. With John Gay, Jonathan Swift and John Arbuthnot, he formed the Scriblerus Club.0902<i>The Memoirs of Martinus Scriblerus </i>is surely the funniest imaginary biography ever written.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781847491060.jpgAlma Classics01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110213.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10201807010500215.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978071454860903039780714548609159780714548609BCB10501Seven Dada Manifestos and LampisteriesSeven Dada Manifestos and Lampisterieshttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9780714548609001A01Tzara. Tristan128DSK0102This volume contains Tristan Tzara 's famous manifestos, which first appeared between 1916 and 1921 and became essential texts of the modern movement and models for Breton 's Surrealist manifestos. Art for Tzara was both deadly serious and a game, and the playfulness of his character is apparent not only in his polemic, which often uses dadaist typography, but in the delightful drawings contributed by Francis Picabia.<br>In addition, this volume also contains Tzara 's Lampisteries articles that throw light on various art forms contemporary with his own work, at a time when art, weary of the old certainties, turned into subjective and often abstract forms, favouring the reality of the mind over that of the senses.1302Tristan Tzara was the founder of the Dada movement, which began in Z rich during the First World War. Poet, literary iconoclast and catalyst, his ideas were inspired by his contempt for the bourgeois values and traditional attitudes towards art that existed at the time.0902This volume contains Tristan Tzara 's famous manifestos, which became essential texts of the modern movement and models for Breton 's Surrealist manifestos.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9780714548609.jpgAlma Classics01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10201807010300222.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978184749739003039781847497390159781847497390BCB10601The Beautiful and DamnedTheBeautiful and Damnedhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781847497390001A01Fitzgerald, F. Scott384FC0102The heir to his grandfather 's considerable fortune, Anthony Patch is led astray from the path to gainful employment by the temptations of the 1920s Jazz Age. His descent into dissolution and profligacy is accelerated by his marriage to the attractive but turbulent Gloria, and the couple soon discover the dangerous flip side of a life of glamour and debauchery. <br>Containing obvious parallels with F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald 's own lives, <i>The Beautiful and Damned </i>is a tragic examination of the pitfalls of greed and materialism and the transience of youth and beauty.1302Considered one of the finest American writers of the twentieth century, F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896 1940) was the author of various novels and short stories chronicling life in the US during the Roaring Twenties.0902Containing obvious parallels with F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald 's own lives, The Beautiful and Damned is a tragic examination of the pitfalls of greed and materialism and the transience of youth and beauty.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781847497390.jpgAlma Classics01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ10201807011029.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070101500212.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978184749721503039781847497215159781847497215BCB10601The Enchanted AprilTheEnchanted Aprilhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781847497215001A01von Armin, Elizabeth256FC0102Four women, with very different backgrounds and characters the artless Lottie Wilkins, the pious Rose Arbuthnot, the cantankerous Mrs Fisher and the haughty Lady Caroline Dester respond to an advertisement in The Times offering a medieval castle to rent in Italy that April. As their joint holiday begins, tensions flare up between them, but they soon bond over their past misfortunes and rediscover hope and the pleasures of life in their tranquil surroundings.<br>A huge best-seller when it was published in 1922,<i> The Enchanted April</i> has inspired generations of readers since and established Portofino and the Italian Riviera as a mainstay of the tourist circuit.1302Elizabeth von Arnim (1866 1941) was an Australian-born British novelist who was married to a Prussian aristocrat. Her most famous works include <i>Elizabeth and Her German Garden</i> and <i>The Enchanted April</i>.0902'Italian holidays get more than their fair share of literary attention, but this uplifting novel is unmissable reading it is almost as good as taking a holiday oneself.' - <i>The Observer</i>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781847497215.jpgAlma Classics01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ10201807011029.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10201807010500211.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978184749724603039781847497246159781847497246BCB10601Poems from the MoorPoems from the Moorhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781847497246001A01Bronte, Emily128DCF0102<i> Though Earth and moon were gone,</i><br><i>And suns and universes ceased to be, </i><br><i>And Thou wert left alone,</i><br><i>Every Existence would exist in Thee. </i><br>From the transcendent beauty of nature observed on the Yorkshire moors to fierce and forceful confrontations of mortality, Emily Bronte 's poems are powerful and passionate works that eloquently elaborate upon her sister Charlotte 's description of her as ""a solitude-loving raven, no gentle dove .<br>While only twenty-one of Emily Bronte 's poems were published in her lifetime, her poetic oeuvre is rich and varied, and not only includes visionary poems such as No Coward Soul Is Mine ' and Remembrance ', but also features the poems that describe the imagined realm of Gondal and its inhabitants, which she created with her sister Anne.1302Emily Bronte (1818 48) was the middle of the three famous Bronte sisters. Raised on the Yorkshire moors by her clergyman father, Emily spent her childhood inventing and writing about imaginary worlds with her siblings. <i>Wuthering Heights </i>was her only novel, for which she enjoyed much fame in her lifetime. She died of tuberculosis in 1848, after having refused all medical treatment.0902While only twenty-one of Emily Bronte 's poems were published in her lifetime, her poetic oeuvre is rich and varied, and not only includes visionary poems such as No Coward Soul Is Mine ' and Remembrance ', but also features the poems that describe the imagined realm of Gondal and its inhabitants, which she created with her sister Anne.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781847497246.jpgAlma Classics01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110213.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070101000215.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978184749723903039781847497239159781847497239BCB10601The Abyss and Other StoriesTheAbyss and Other Storieshttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781847497239001A01Andreyev, Leonid320FC0102As the young Zinaida and her sweetheart, the student Nemovetsky, stroll through the idyllic Russian countryside, their memories, dreams and thoughts about life and the future mingle in the evening breeze. But when night falls, they hasten to retrace their steps back to town through a small wood, where they are accosted by three threatening drunkards, who knock Nemovetsky unconscious and start to chase the girl through the underwood. When the young student comes round, he is confronted with the horror of what has just happened.<br>Haunting, disquieting, shocking, The Abyss ' one of the most powerful short stories ever written is accompanied in this volume by fifteen other stories by Andreyev, including Silence ', The Thief ' and Lazarus, some of them never translated before into English. Together, they provide a clear account of the lasting legacy of Russia 's foremost man of letters of the early twentieth century.1302A writer of plays, short stories and novels, Leonid Andreyev (1871 1919) is considered to be the leading exponent of the Silver Age of Russian literature.0902Haunting, disquieting, shocking, The Abyss ' one of the most powerful short stories ever written is accompanied in this volume by fifteen other stories. Together, they provide a clear account of the lasting legacy of Russia 's foremost man of letters of the early twentieth century.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781847497239.jpgAlma Classics01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110217.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10201807010800219.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978140887227703039781408872277159781408872277BCB10601The House of IslamTheHouse of Islamhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408872277001A01Husain, Ed1320HR0102<b>A fascinating and revelatory exploration of the intricacies of Islam and the inner psyche of the Muslim world from the bestselling author of <i>The Islamist</i></b><br><b><i><br></i></b> Islam began as a stranger, ' said the Prophet Mohammed, and one day, it will again return to being a stranger. '<br>The gulf between Islam and the West is widening. A faith rich with strong values and traditions, observed by nearly two billion people across the world, is seen by the West as something to be feared rather than understood. Sensational headlines and hard-line policies spark enmity, while ignoring the feelings, narratives and perceptions that preoccupy Muslims today. <br>Wise and authoritative, <i>The House of Islam </i>seeks to provide entry to the minds and hearts of Muslims the world over. It introduces us to the fairness, kindness and mercy of Mohammed; the aims of sharia law, through commentary on scripture, to provide an ethical basis to life; the beauty of Islamic art and the permeation of the divine in public spaces; and the tension between mysticism and literalism that still threatens the House of Islam. <br>The decline of the Muslim world and the current crises of leadership mean that a glorious past, full of intellectual nobility and purpose, is now exploited by extremists and channelled into acts of terror. How can Muslims confront the issues that are destroying Islam from within, and what can the West do to help work towards that end'<br>Ed Husain expertly and compassionately guides us through the nuances of Islam and its people, contending that the Muslim world need not be a stranger to the West, nor its enemy, but a peaceable ally.1302Ed Husain is the author of <i>The Islamist</i>, a memoir of his time inside radical Islamism. Having rejected extremism, he now advises governments and political leaders on Islam. He is a senior fellow at Civitas, Institute for the Study of Civil Society in London and a global fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Centre in Washington DC. He was a senior fellow for Middle Eastern studies at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) in New York for five years and co-founded Quilliam, the world 's first counter-extremism think-tank in Britain. He has written for the <i>New York Times, </i>the <i>Telegraph, </i>the <i>Financial Times</i> and appeared on CNN, BBC, and others. He lives in London.<br>@Ed_Husain0902<b>A fascinating and revelatory exploration of the intricacies of Islam and the inner psyche of the Muslim world from the bestselling author of <i>The Islamist</i></b>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408872277.jpgBloomsbury01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110229.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors1020180701030000232.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978152669513003039781526695130159781526695130WXB30501The House of Islam 8 Copy PackTheHouse of Islam 8 Copy Packhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781526695130001A01Point of Sale10WZ0102No Marketing Blurb1302Authors Bio, not available0902Contains 8 copies of <EM>The House of Islam</EM>, plus free reading copy0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781526695130.jpgBloomsbury01Bloomsbury0420180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ31102239.92AUDAUUnited Book Distributors310002263.92NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU040120180701978140889735503039781408897355159781408897355BBB30501Facts and FictionFacts and Fictionhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408897355001A01Holroyd, Michael224BGL0102<b>A captivating collection of pieces about the art of narration by Britain's finest biographer, Michael Holroyd</b><br>In this collection of pieces, Michael Holroyd reflects on the eccentricities of the art of writing about others. With characteristic playfulness and guilefulness, he considers the ways in which lives can be written about (and painted), with all the subtle differences of design and intention that this entails. <br> <br> From Kipling to forgetfulness, Princess Diana 's butler Paul Burrell to fellow biographers like Richard Holmes and the fathers of British biography, Boswell and Johnson, Holroyd tackles a rich and vibrant array of topics. He discusses his life at the mercy of subjects who have led him all over the world and often into other people 's families uninvited. With wit, warmth and humour, he reflects on the unlikely ways he arrives at his subjects, and how the process of building their narratives is often a disturbing experience- so consuming that, when completed, he feels as if he has had a holiday from himself. <br> <br> Featuring writing originally published in the <i>Times Literary Supplement</i>, the <i>Guardian</i>, the <i>Telegraph </i>and elsewhere, <i>Facts and Fiction </i>provides unique insight into the mind of a master.1302Michael Holroyd is one of our leading biographers. He has written the lives of Lytton Strachey, Bernard Shaw and Augustus John, as well as a group biography of Ellen Terry, Henry Irving and their families. He was awarded a knighthood in 2007 for services to literature. He lives in London.0902A captivating collection of pieces about the art of narration by Britain's finest biographer, Michael Holroyd0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408897355.jpgBloomsbury01Bloomsbury0220180801201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018080110237.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018080105000239.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180801978163286858903039781632868589159781632868589BBB30501Because I Come from a Crazy FamilyBecause I Come from a Crazy Familyhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781632868589001A01Hallowell, Edward M.416BM0102<b>From the <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author of the classic book on ADD, <i>Driven to Distraction</i>, a memoir of the strange upbringing--marked by chaos, mental illness, and alcoholism--that shaped Dr. Edward Hallowell's celebrated career.</b><br><b><br></b>When Edward M. Hallowell was eleven, a voice out of nowhere told him he should become a psychiatrist. A mental health professional of the time would have called this psychosis. But young Edward (Ned) took it in stride, despite not quite knowing what "psychiatrist" meant. With a psychotic father, alcoholic mother, abusive stepfather, and two so-called learning disabilities of his own, Ned was accustomed to mad and unpredictable behavior from those around him, and to a mind he felt he couldn't always control.<br>The voice turned out to be right. Now, 55 years later, Hallowell is a leading expert on attention disorders and the author of twenty books, including <i>Driven to Distraction</i>, the work that introduced ADHD to the world. In <i>Because I Come From a Crazy Family</i>, he reflects back on his childhood, marked by what he calls the WASP triad of alcoholism, mental illness, and politeness, and tells the story of how a family of drunk, crazy, preoccupied, and well-intentioned eccentrics led Ned to an inspiring and celebrated career as a psychiatrist. He explores the wild wish, surging beneath his incredible drive and ambition, that he could have saved his own father and mother, their troubled marriage, his siblings, and himself. <br><i>Because I Come from a Crazy Family </i>is an affecting, at times harrowing, ultimately moving memoir about crazy families and where they can lead, and a coming-of-age story--of searching for and finding a safe place. Finally, it's a book about being called to the mental health profession, and the unending joys and challenges that come with helping people celebrate who they are.1302<b>Edward M. Hallowell, M.D.</b>, is a <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author, a leading authority in the field of ADHD, a world-renowned speaker, the host of Distraction podcast, and the founder of The Hallowell Centers for Cognitive and Emotional Health in Boston MetroWest, New York City, San Francisco, and Seattle. He lives in Arlington, MA. www.drhallowell.com0902<b>From the <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author of the classic book on ADD, <i>Driven to Distraction</i>, a memoir of the strange upbringing--marked by chaos, mental illness, and alcoholism--that shaped Dr. Edward Hallowell's celebrated career.</b>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781632868589.jpgBloomsbury USA01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010237.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors1004500239.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978140888580203039781408885802159781408885802BBB30501The London LoverTheLondon Loverhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408885802001A01Sigal, Clancy2721DBKESL0102<b>An exuberant, careening biography, a modern day <i>Tom Jones</i>, rich with the sights, sounds and people from a life led to the full in Britain and America in the 1950s, 60s and 70s</b><br>Clancy Sigal first came to London 1957. He was homeless, illegal and, according to his FBI file, subversive. Over the next three decades, Sigal was to criss-cross around Britain and back home to the States, devouring as much as life could offer him. This is the story of that time.<br>With a wonderful restless curiosity about his surroundings and the people, from all walks of life, that he meets, Clancy Sigal is an irrepressibly charming and exuberant companion and narrator. Political and cultural shifts and earthquakes are witnessed and fully experienced. From racial politics in Chicago to the birth of the CND in London and from a love affair with Doris Lessing, a relationship so open you can hear the wind howling through the cracks ', to therapy with R.D.Laing, Sigal details it all to constantly illuminating effect. <br>Underneath all his experiences is the character of Clancy himself. Warm, empathetic and laugh-out-loud funny, he is also riddled with sexual insecurities and deep anxieties. His voice and character are as vivid and captivating as the lost times and people he brings so beautifully to life, making <i>The London Lover </i>a biography to cherish.1302Clancy Sigal is a screenwriter and novelist in Los Angeles. Chicago-born, he moved to the UK during what David Caute calls the 'Great Fear' and returned to America after the 1984 miners' strike. He is a reformed Fleet Street journalist.0902<b>An exuberant, careening biography, a modern day <i>Tom Jones</i>, rich with the sights, sounds and people from a life led to the full in Britain and America in the 1950s, 60s and 70s</b>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408885802.jpgBloomsbury01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110237.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070105000239.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978140889540503039781408895405159781408895405BBB30501Arlott, Swanton and the Soul of English CricketArlott, Swanton and the Soul of English Crickethttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408895405001A01Fay, Stephen,Kynaston, David352BGS0102<b>A fascinating account of how two BBC broadcasters battled for the soul of English cricket during a time of great social change</b><br>For more than a quarter of a century after the Second World War, two of the instantly recognisable English voices were commentators on games of cricket. BBC broadcasters John Arlott (1914-1991) and E.W. ( Jim ') Swanton (1906-2000) were for many years the dominant voices of English cricket. For any cricket follower in his fifties or older, just the mention of their names immediately evokes a flood of memories.<br>Swanton was born into a middle-class family and privately educated; Arlott was the son of a working-class council employee. Because of their strong personalities and distinctive voices Swanton 's, crisp and authoritative, and Arlott 's with its unique Hampshire burr each had a loyal following in the post-war years, when England 's class system had a slot for almost everyone. <br>As the BBC tightened its grip on the national consciousness, their voices revealed mannerisms and prejudices which transformed the broadcasting of the nation 's summer game into a national institution. <i>Arlott, Swanton and the Soul of English Cricket </i>is a detailed account of how these two very different men, who seldom warmed to each other, reported on and sought to influence a game that was changing as society at large was also changing.1302David Kynaston was born in Aldershot in 1951. He has written nineteen books, including <i>The City of London</i>, a widely acclaimed four-volume history, and <i>WG's Birthday Party</i>, an account of the Gentleman v. Players match at Lord's in July 1898. He is the author of <i>Austerity Britain, 1945</i><i> </i><i>51</i>, <i>Family Britain, 1951</i><i> </i><i>57 </i>and <i>Modernity Britain, 1957-1959.</i> He is currently a visiting professor at Kingston University.<br>Stephen Fay<b> </b>is an author and journalist who has written extensively on finance, the theatre and cricket (including a book on the legendary England batsman Tom Graveney). His wrote for the <i>Sunday Times </i>for twenty years and is a former editor of <i>Wisden Cricket Monthly</i>.0902<b>A fascinating account of how two BBC broadcasters battled for the soul of English cricket during a time of great social change</b>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408895405.jpgBloomsbury01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110237.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070104000239.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978140887848403039781408878484159781408878484BBB30501The Wonderful Mr WillughbyTheWonderful Mr Willughbyhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408878484001A01Birkhead, Tim384BG0102<b>From the author of <i>Bird Sense</i> and <i>The Most Perfect Thing</i>, a biography of Francis Willughby, the first ornithologist </b><br><b><br></b>Francis Willughby lived and thrived in the midst of the scientific revolution of the seventeenth century. Along with his Cambridge tutor John Ray, Willughby was determined to overhaul the whole of natural history and impose order on its complexity. It was exhilarating, exacting and exhausting work. Yet before Willughby and Ray could complete their monumental encyclopaedia of birds, <i>Ornithology</i>, Willughby died. In the centuries since, Ray 's reputation has grown, obscuring that of his collaborator. Now, for the first time, Willughby 's own story and genius are given the attention they deserve.<br> <br>In his short life, Willughby - an original member the Royal Society - finessed the differentiation of birds though identification of their distinguishing features and asked questions that were centuries ahead of their time. His discoveries and his approach to natural history continue to be relevant and revelatory today.<br> <br>With a fellow expert 's understanding and passion, Tim Birkhead celebrates how Willughby 's endeavours set a standard for the way birds and natural history should be studied. Rich with glorious detail, <i>The Wonderful Mr Willughby</i> is a fascinating insight into a thrilling period of scientific history and a lively biography of a man who lived at its heart.1302Tim Birkhead FRS is a professor at the University of Sheffield where he teaches animal behaviour and history of science. Among his other books are <i>Promiscuity</i>; <i>Great Auk Islands</i>; <i>The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Birds</i>, which won the McColvin medal; <i>The Red Canary</i>, which won the Consul Cremer Prize; <i>Bird Sense</i>, which was the <i>Guardian</i> 's and the <i>Independent</i> 's Natural History Book of the Year; and <i>The Most Perfect Thing</i>,<i> </i>winner of the Zoological Society of London 's Communicating Zoology Award for 2016. He lives in Sheffield.0902<b><b>From the author of <i>Bird Sense</i> and <i>The Most Perfect Thing</i>, a biography of Francis Willughby, the first ornithologist </b><br></b>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408878484.jpgBloomsbury Pb01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110237.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070103000239.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978163286635603039781632866356159781632866356BBB30501The Design of ChildhoodTheDesign of Childhoodhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781632866356001A01Lange, Alexandra336AM0102<b>A brilliant and insightful cultural history of how the design of toys, clothes, furnishings, and other physical surroundings at school and at home affect a child 's development. </b><br>Parents obsess over their children 's food, their kindergarten curriculum, and their sports prowess, but the kitchens, classrooms, playing fields and bus stops where kids eat, learn, run and chat are as important as the activities themselves. From early in children 's lives, environment shapes them. When you give a child a wooden toy over a plastic one, you are making a choice that will affect the child 's behavior, values, and health. <i>Wonderland </i>offers a guided tour through children 's pint-sized landscape, from the building block to the sandbox. <br>Playgrounds must become battlegrounds against obesity, as well as spaces for families to enjoy together. Classrooms should be gadgets to produce knowledge, rather than boxes where children are warehoused. Cities must be made more welcoming for all ages. Otherwise, we end up with hyperactive kids and housebound parents, helicopter moms and children with no place safe to ride their bicycles. Before children focus on the page, the screen, or the keyboard, kids need to build, climb, and even skin their knees in a three-dimensional world. <br>As a design critic, she extracts meaning from the look and feel of objects and buildings, connecting aesthetic choices to social effects. Lange also uses case studies to show recurring patterns and new inventions in the history of parenting, play and education. Each chapter of <i>Wonderland</i> addresses children, design, and space, and shows how toys, playrooms, classrooms, playgrounds, even different modes of transportation can help children 's capabilities grow.1302<b>Alexandra Lange</b> is a design critic whose essays, reviews, and features have appeared in design journals, New York Magazine, the New Yorker blog, and the New York Times. She received a Ph.D. in 20th century architecture history from the Institute of Fine Arts at New York University in 2005. She is the author of <i>Writing About Architecture- Mastering the Language of Buildings and Cities </i>(Princeton Architectural Press, 2012), the e-book <i>The Dot-Com City- Silicon Valley Urbanism</i> (Strelka Press, 2012), and co-author of <i>Design Research- The Store that Brought Modern Living to American Homes</i> (Chronicle Books, 2010). This is her first book geared toward trade readers. She is based in Brooklyn, New York.0902<b>A brilliant and insightful cultural history of how the design of toys, clothes, furnishings, and other physical surroundings at school and at home affect a child 's development. </b>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781632866356.jpgBloomsbury USA01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010237.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors1002000239.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978163286554003039781632865540159781632865540BBB30501HomelandsHomelandshttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781632865540001A01Corchado, Alfredo304HBJK0102<b>From prizewinning journalist and immigration expert Alfredo Corchado comes the sweeping story of the great Mexican migration from the late 1980s to today. </b><br> <br> <br>When Alfredo Corchado moved to Philadelphia in 1987, he felt like the only Mexican in the city. But in a restaurant called Tequila, he met and connected with two other Mexican men and one Mexican American, all feeling similarly isolated. Over the next three decades, the four friends continued to meet, coming together over their shared Mexican roots and their love of tequila. One was a radical activist, another a restaurant/tequila entrepreneur, the third a lawyer/politician, and the fourth, Alfredo, a hungry young reporter for the <i>Wall Street Journal</i>. <br> <br><i>Shadows at Dawn</i> merges the political and the personal, telling the story of four friends and the larger story of Mexican migration that swelled the Mexican population in the US from 700,000 people in the 1970s to almost 34 million people today. It is the narrative of a country in a painful economic and political transition. <br> As we move into a divisive, nativist new era of immigration politics, <i>Shadows at Dawn</i> is a must-read to understand the past and future of Mexicans in the United States, and their role in shaping the America 's story. A deeply moving narrative full of colorful characters, <i>Shadows at Dawn </i>is essential reading.1302Alfredo Corchado is the Mexico bureau chief of <i>The Dallas Morning News</i> and author of <i>Midnight in Mexico- A Reporter's Journey Through a Country's Descent into Darkness</i>. Born in Durango, Mexico, but raised in California and Texas, Corchado began his career in journalism in El Paso, Texas, before working for <i>The Wall Street Journal</i>. He is a Neiman, Woodrow Wilson, and Rockefeller fellow and the winner of the Maria Moors Cabot and Ellijah Parish Lovejoy Awards for Courage in Journalism. He has reported on the reach of Mexican drug cartels into the United States, the plight of Mexican and Central American immigrants in the US, and government corruption on both sides of the border. Corchado lives in Mexico City but calls the border home.0902<b>From prizewinning journalist and immigration expert Alfredo Corchado comes the sweeping story of the great Mexican migration from the late 1980s to today. </b>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781632865540.jpgBloomsbury USA01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010229.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000232.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978147295800603039781472958006159781472958006BCB10501The Strange Death of EuropeTheStrange Death of Europehttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472958006001A01Murray, Douglas368HBJD0102<b>The <i>Sunday Times </i>number one bestseller</b><br><i><i><br></i>The Strange Death of Europe </i>is a highly personal account of a continent and culture caught in the act of suicide. Declining birth-rates, mass immigration and cultivated self-distrust and self-hatred have come together to make Europeans unable to argue for themselves and incapable of resisting their own comprehensive change as a society. This book is not only an analysis of demographic and political realities, but also an eyewitness account of a continent in self-destruct mode. It includes reporting from across the entire continent, from the places where migrants land to the places they end up, from the people who appear to welcome them in to the places which cannot accept them. <br> <br>Told from this first-hand perspective, and backed with impressive research and evidence, the book addresses the disappointing failure of multiculturalism, Angela Merkel 's U-turn on migration, the lack of repatriation and the Western fixation on guilt. Murray travels to Berlin, Paris, Scandinavia, Lampedusa and Greece to uncover the malaise at the very heart of the European culture, and to hear the stories of those who have arrived in Europe from far away. In each chapter he also takes a step back to look at the bigger issues which lie behind a continent 's death-wish, answering the question of why anyone, let alone an entire civilisation, would do this to themselves' He ends with two visions of Europe one hopeful, one pessimistic which paint a picture of Europe in crisis and offer a choice as to what, if anything, we can do next.1302Douglas Murray is Associate Editor of the <i>Spectator </i>and writes frequently for a variety of other publications, including the <i>Sunday Times, Standpoint</i> and the <i>Wall Street Journal</i>. He has also given talks at both the British and European Parliaments and the White House.0902A controversial and devastatingly honest depiction of the demise of Europe0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472958006.jpgCONTINUUM01Bloomsbury0220180901201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018090110222.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors1020180901010000224.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180901978140888471303039781408884713159781408884713BCB30501Between ThemBetween Themhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408884713001A01Ford, Richard192BM0102<b>LONGLISTED FOR THE GORDON BURN PRIZE 2017</b><br><b>From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of <i>The Sportswriter</i> comes a deeply personal account of his parents an intimate portrait of American mid-twentieth century life, and a celebration of family love <br></b><br>Edna Akin and Parker Ford married young. For fifteen years they traveled the American south of the 1930s as Parker went about his work as a traveling salesman, selling laundry starch. Life was hotels rooms, roadside bars and always each other. Then a single child was born to them, and a life went a new way.<br>Blending his parents' lives, drawing on memory, history, anecdote, Richard Ford's <i>Between Them</i> is a stirring contemplation of love's mystery and of loss.1302Richard Ford was born in Jackson, Mississippi. He has published eight novels and four collections of stories, including <i>The Sportswriter</i>, <i>Independence Day</i>, <i>The Lay of the Land</i> and the <i>New York Times</i> bestseller, <i>Canada</i>. <i>Independence Day</i> was awarded the Pulitzer Prize and the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction, the first time the same book had won both prizes. <i>Let Me Be Frank with You</i> was shortlisted for the Pulitzer Prize in 2015. His work has been translated into twenty-eight languages, and most recently was awarded the Prix Femina Etranger in France and the Princess of Asturias Prize for Literature in Spain. Richard Ford lives in Maine with his wife.0902<b>From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of <i>The Sportswriter</i> comes a deeply personal account of his parents an intimate portrait of American mid-twentieth century life, and a celebration of family love</b>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408884713.jpgBloomsbury01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110216.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070105000218.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978140887359503039781408873595159781408873595BCB30501The Good BohemianTheGood Bohemianhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408873595001A01Holroyd, Michael,John, Rebecca3523JJC0102Captivatingly fresh and intimate letters from Augustus John 's first wife, Ida, reveal the untold story of married life with one of the great artists of the last century.<br>Twelve days before her twenty-fourth birthday, on the foggy morning of Saturday 12 January 1901, Ida Nettleship married Augustus John in a private ceremony at St Pancras Registry Office. The union went against the wishes of Ida 's parents, who aspired to an altogether more conventional match for their eldest daughter. But Ida was in love with Augustus, a man of exceptional magnetism also studying at the Slade, and who would become one of the most famous artists of his time.<br> <br> Ida 's letters to friends, to family and to Augustus reveal a young woman of passion, intensity and wit. They tell of the scandal she brought on the Nettleship family and its consquences; of hurt and betrayal as the marriage evolved into a three-way affair when Augustus fell in love with another woman, Dorelia; of Ida 's remarkable acceptance of Dorelia, their pregnancies and shared domesticity; of self-doubt, happiness and despair; and of finding the strength and courage to compromise and navigate her unorthodox marriage.<br> <br> Ida is a naturally gifted writer, and it is with a candour, intimacy and social intelligence extraordinary for a woman of her period that her correspondence opens up her world. Ida John died aged just thirty of puerperal fever following the birth of her fifth son, but in these vivid, funny and sometimes devastatingly sad letters she is startlingly alive on the page; a young woman ahead of her time almost of our own time living a complex and compelling drama here revealed for the first time by the woman at its very heart.1302Rebecca John is an artist and granddaughter of Augustus and Ida John. She lives in London.<br>Michael Holroyd is one of our leading biographers. He has written the Lives of Lytton Strachey, Bernard Shaw and Augustus John, as well as a group biography of Ellen Terry, Henry Irving and their families. He was awarded a knighthood in 2007 for services to literature. He lives in London.0902Captivatingly fresh and intimate letters from Augustus John 's first wife, Ida, reveal the untold story of married life with one of the great artists of the last century.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408873595.jpgBloomsbury01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070103000221.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978140885479203039781408854792159781408854792BCB30501The Sagrada FamiliaTheSagrada Familiahttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408854792001A01van Hensbergen, Gijs2241DSE0102<b>'Exquisite ... A wonderment of an essay about a wonderment of a building' Paul Preston</b><br>Its scaffolding-cloaked spires reach up to the heavens, dominating the Barcelona skyline and drawing in millions of visitors every year. What seduces our attention is perhaps a combination- not only its almost megalomaniac ambition and architectural extravagance but the sheer longevity of its construction.<br> <br>Its creator, Antoni Gauda, 'God's Architect', saw the first stone laid on 19 March 1882 and yet it is unlikely to be completed until 2026 at the very earliest. It has survived two World Wars, the ravages of the Spanish Civil War and the 'Hunger Years' of Franco's rule. It has defied the critics, the penny-pinching accountants, the conservative town-planners and the slaves to sterile modernism to witness the most momentous changes in society and history.<br> <br><i>The Sagrada Familia</i> explores the evolution of this remarkable building, working through the decades right up to the present day before looking beyond to the final stretch of its construction. It is at once a guidebook and a chronological history, and a moving and compelling study of man 's aspiration towards the divine.<br> <br>Rich in detail, vast in scope, this is a revelatory and authoritative study of a building and its place in history and the genius that created it.1302Gijs van Hensbergen is a Dutch art historian, food critic and Hispanist. A former Harry Ransom Research Fellow, van Hensbergen has given lectures across the world, including at the Museo del Prado, the Queen Sofia Institute in New York, the National Gallery in London and at the prestigious El Escorial summer school, Universidad de Complutense, Madrid. He appears frequently on BBC4 and Radio 4, TV3 and TV Espana and has contributed to, amongst many others, the <i>Guardian</i>, <i>The Times</i>, <i>El Pais</i>, <i>La Vanguardia</i> and the <i>Economist</i>. Gijs van Hensbergen leads specialist guided tours to Spain and the United States.0902<b>'Exquisite ... A wonderment of an essay about a wonderment of a building' Paul Preston</b>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408854792.jpgBloomsbury01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110221.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070103000223.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978140886828703039781408868287159781408868287BCB10501Dead ZoneDead Zonehttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408868287001A01Lymbery, Philip1384DN0102<B>A tour of some of the world 's most iconic and endangered species, and what we can do to save them.</B><BR>Climate change and habitat destruction are not the only culprits behind so many animals facing extinction. The impact of consumer demand for cheap meat is equally devastating and it is vital that we confront this problem if we are to stand a chance of reducing its effect on the world around us. We are falsely led to believe that squeezing animals into factory farms and cultivating crops in vast, chemical-soaked prairies is a necessary evil, an efficient means of providing for an ever-expanding global population while leaving land free for wildlife<BR>Our planet 's resources are reaching breaking point- awareness is slowly building that the wellbeing of society depends on a thriving natural world. From the author of the internationally acclaimed <I>Farmageddon</I>, <I>Dead Zone</I> takes us on an eye-opening investigative journey across the globe, focussing on a dozen iconic species one-by-one and looking in each case at the role that industrial farming is playing in their plight. This is a passionate wake-up call for us all, laying bare the myths that prop up factory farming before exploring what we can do to save the planet with healthy food.<BR>1302Philip Lymbery<b> </b>is chief executive of leading international farm animal welfare organisation, Compassion in World Farming (Compassion), and Visiting Professor at the University of Winchester. <br> <br>His book, <i>Farmageddon- The True Cost of Cheap Meat</i>, was chosen as one of <i>The Times </i>Writers ' Books of the Year in 2014, and was cited by the <i>Mail on Sunday</i> as a compelling game-changer '. <br>He played leading roles in many major animal welfare reforms, including Europe-wide bans on veal crates for calves and barren battery cages for laying hens. <br>Described as one of the food industry 's most influential people, he has spearheaded Compassion 's engagement work with over 700 food companies worldwide, leading to real improvements in the lives of over three quarters of a billion farm animals every year.0902<b>A tour of some of the world 's most iconic and endangered species, and what we can do to save them.</b>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408868287.jpgBloomsbury Pb01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ01197mm02129mm0327mm08268grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1020180701200219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070102000221.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978140885969803039781408859698159781408859698BCB30501So High a BloodSo High a Bloodhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408859698001A01Ring, Morgan368BGH0102<b> Expertly researched, zestfully written, acutely intelligent in its historical judgements, this masterly biography finally does justice to a forgotten Tudor princess ' John Guy</b><br><b><br></b>Sometime heir to the English throne, courtier in danger of losing her head, spy-mistress and would-be architect of a united Catholic Britain- Lady Margaret Douglas is the Tudor who survived and triumphed but at a terrible cost. <br>Niece to Henry VIII and half-sister to James V of Scotland, the beautiful and Catholic Margaret held a unique position in the English court. Throughout her life, she was to navigate treacherous waters- survival demanded it. Yet Margaret was no passive pawn. As the Protestant Reformations unfolded across the British Isles, she had ambitions of her own- to see her family rule a united, Catholic Britain. When her niece Mary, Queen of Scots was widowed, Margaret saw her chance. Thoroughly Machiavellian, she set in motion a chain of events that would see her descendants succeed to the crowns of England, Ireland and Scotland. <br>Drawing on previously unexamined archival sources, <i>So High a Blood </i>revives the story of Lady Margaret Douglas to vivid and captivating effect.1302Morgan Ring was born and raised in Toronto. She read History at Cambridge, where she is now completing her PhD. She held the Francis J. Weber Fellowship at the Huntington Library and holds the Gonville Studentship at Gonville and Caius College. <i>So High a Blood</i> is her first book.0902Expertly researched, zestfully written, acutely intelligent in its historical judgements, this masterly biography finally does justice to a forgotten Tudor princess ' John Guy0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408859698.jpgBloomsbury Pb01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070102000221.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978163286701803039781632867018159781632867018BCB10501Walking to ListenWalking to Listenhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781632867018001A01Forsthoefel, Andrew1400DN0102<b>A memoir of one young man 's coming-of-age on a cross-country trek--told through the stories of the people of all ages, races, and inclinations he meets along the highways of America.</b><br><b><br></b>At twenty-three, Andrew Forsthoefel walked out the back door of his home in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, with a backpack, an audio recorder, his copies of Whitman and Rilke, and a sign that read walking to listen. He had just graduated from Middlebury College and was ready to begin his adult life, but he didn 't know how. So he decided he 'd walk. And listen. It would be a cross-country quest for guidance, and everyone he met would be his guide. <br>Walking toward the Pacific, he faced an Appalachian winter and a Mojave summer. He met beasts inside- fear, loneliness, doubt. But he also encountered incredible kindness from strangers. Thousands shared their stories with him, sometimes confiding their prejudices, too. Often he didn 't know how to respond. How to find unity in diversity' How to stay connected, even as fear works to tear us apart' He listened for answers to these questions, and to the existential questions every human must face, and began to find that the answer might be in listening itself. <br>Ultimately, it 's the stories of others living all along the roads of America that carry this journey and sing out in a hopeful, heartfelt book about how a life is made, and how our nation defines itself at the most human level.1302<b>Andrew Forsthoefel</b> is a writer, radio producer, and public speaker. After graduating from Middlebury College in 2011, he spent nearly a year walking across the United States. It was the greatest privilege and blessing of his life. He now facilitates workshops on walking and listening as practices in personal transformation, interconnection, and conflict resolution. He is currently based in Northampton, Massachusetts.0902<b>A memoir of one young man 's coming-of-age on a cross-country trek--told through the stories of the people of all ages, races, and inclinations he meets along the highways of America.</b>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781632867018.jpgBloomsbury USA01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ01232mm02156mm0329mm08569grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1020180701240219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070101500221.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978147294938703039781472949387159781472949387BBB40201Jack Stein's World on a PlateJack Stein's World on a Platehttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472949387001A01Stein, Jack1272WBB0102In the past 20 years there have been huge movements in the way we British think about produce. As someone is involved in that conversation I have seen it change and now, more than ever, the produce that is available to the keen home cook has increased in variety and quality immensely. What this means is that the home cook is now faced with the fantastic situation of being able to source the produce needed to make great food all year round. It is important that this movement progresses, and that if we choose to source our meat, fish and other major ingredients from Britain, why not have fun with world food concepts' <br>In this beautiful new book, Jack Stein combines his culinary experience from working in restaurants around the world and his passion for British produce to create 100 dishes to enchant and entice home cooks. From dishes such as chilli crab (using the very finest Cornish crab) and Szechuan-style duck to monkfish satay and buttermilk fried chicken, the recipes featured are all easy to follow and simple to make, bringing the taste of exotic holidays to our own kitchen tables. Stunning photography complements these delightful recipes, ensuring this is a book you will cook from time and time again.1302Jack Stein, middle son of Rick Stein, is the Executive and Development Chef of the Stein Restaurant Group and heir apparent to the Stein empire. He spent his early years being travelling around the world with his family to discover food in far-flung places whilst his father created and presented world famous TV cookery shows. A bug for food and travel was caught.<br>With food now firmly on his mind, Jack secured himself a stage at La Regolade in Paris which reignited a passion for travel and led him to take further stage work in leading restaurants all over the world, picking up culinary customs and traditions as he travelled. There then followed a period cooking at the legendary Tetsuya 's in Sydney after which he began to explore the Far East and Japan, and a world gastronaut was born!<br>Jack entered The Seafood Restaurant as sous chef before graduating to Executive Chef and Development Chef for the rapidly expanding group of Stein Restaurants. Working from the development kitchen Jack creates and perfects new recipes introducing his passion for the world 's great cuisines into the menus of the restaurants using the best of British produce to create a singular culinary identity. <br>@JackStein0902Combining his years of culinary globetrotting and passion for British produce, Jack celebrates his favourite dishes from around the world0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472949387.jpgBloomsbury01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ01253mm02194mm0337mm081388grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1020180701100245.00AUDAUUnited Book Distributors1020180701020000247.00NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978152669514703039781526695147159781526695147WXB30501Jack Stein's World on a Plate 10 Copy PaJack Stein's World on a Plate 10 Copy Pahttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781526695147001A01Point of Sale10WZ0102No Marketing Blurb1302Authors Bio, not available0902Contains 10 copies of <EM>Jack Stein's World on a Plate</EM>, plus free reading copy0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781526695147.jpgBloomsbury01Bloomsbury0420180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ31102450.00AUDAUUnited Book Distributors310002470.00NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU040120180701978140889400203039781408894002159781408894002BCB30501Eat Like a Local TOKYOEat Like a Local TOKYOhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408894002001A01author, Dummy160WB0102<i>Eat Like a Local</i> is a series of stylish travel guides that focus on the culinary scenes of the world 's most-visited cities. The first of their kind, these books act as a food tour in your pocket, giving you inside knowledge to eat, drink, shop and cook like a local. <br> <br>Contents include over 100 listings for the best restaurants, cafes, bars, markets and street food as recommended by savvy locals native to the city; short essays that give a real insight into the ins and outs of the city 's idiosyncratic food cultures; plus a handful of iconic recipes to cook from your holiday kitchen or back home. <br> <br>Whether you 're visiting for a weekend or a week, these sleek little guides will equip you with everything you need to get off the well-worn tourist track and under the skin of the city 's food scene, leaving you feeling satisfied that you 've eaten your way through the very best the city has to offer.1302Authors Bio, not available0902A food-focused travel guide with everything you need to eat, drink, shop and cook your way through Tokyo0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408894002.jpgBloomsbury01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors1020180701010000221.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978140889323403039781408893234159781408893234BCB30501Eat Like a Local LONDONEat Like a Local LONDONhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408893234001A01author, Dummy160WB0102<i>Eat Like a Local</i> is a series of stylish travel guides that focus on the culinary scenes of the world 's most-visited cities. The first of their kind, these books act as a food tour in your pocket, giving you inside knowledge to eat, drink, shop and cook like a local. <br> <br>Contents include over 100 listings for the best restaurants, cafes, bars, markets and street food as recommended by savvy locals native to the city; short essays that give a real insight into the ins and outs of the city 's idiosyncratic food cultures; plus a handful of iconic recipes to cook from your holiday kitchen or back home. <br> <br>Whether you 're visiting for a weekend or a week, these sleek little guides will equip you with everything you need to get off the well-worn tourist track and under the skin of the city 's food scene, leaving you feeling satisfied that you 've eaten your way through the very best the city has to offer.1302Authors Bio, not available0902A food-focused travel guide with everything you need to eat, drink, shop and cook your way through London0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408893234.jpgBloomsbury01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors1020180701010000221.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978140889324103039781408893241159781408893241BCB30501Eat Like a Local PARISEat Like a Local PARIShttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408893241001A01author, Dummy160WB0102<i>Eat Like a Local</i> is a series of stylish travel guides that focus on the culinary scenes of the world 's most-visited cities. The first of their kind, these books act as a food tour in your pocket, giving you inside knowledge to eat, drink, shop and cook like a local. <br> <br>Contents include over 100 listings for the best restaurants, cafes, bars, markets and street food as recommended by savvy locals native to the city; short essays that give a real insight into the ins and outs of the city 's idiosyncratic food cultures; plus a handful of iconic recipes to cook from your holiday kitchen or back home. <br> <br>Whether you 're visiting for a weekend or a week, these sleek little guides will equip you with everything you need to get off the well-worn tourist track and under the skin of the city 's food scene, leaving you feeling satisfied that you 've eaten your way through the very best the city has to offer.1302Authors Bio, not available0902A food-focused travel guide with everything you need to eat, drink, shop and cook your way through Paris0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408893241.jpgBloomsbury01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors1020180701010000221.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978140889327203039781408893272159781408893272BCB30501Eat Like a Local NEW YORKEat Like a Local NEW YORKhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408893272001A01author, Dummy160WB0102<i>Eat Like a Local</i> is a series of stylish travel guides that focus on the culinary scenes of the world 's most-visited cities. The first of their kind, these books act as a food tour in your pocket, giving you inside knowledge to eat, drink, shop and cook like a local. <br> <br>Contents include over 100 listings for the best restaurants, cafes, bars, markets and street food as recommended by savvy locals native to the city; short essays that give a real insight into the ins and outs of the city 's idiosyncratic food cultures; plus a handful of iconic recipes to cook from your holiday kitchen or back home. <br> <br>Whether you 're visiting for a weekend or a week, these sleek little guides will equip you with everything you need to get off the well-worn tourist track and under the skin of the city 's food scene, leaving you feeling satisfied that you 've eaten your way through the very best the city has to offer.1302Authors Bio, not available0902A food-focused travel guide with everything you need to eat, drink, shop and cook your way through New York City0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408893272.jpgBloomsbury Pb01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors1020180701010000221.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978147294854003039781472948540159781472948540BBB30501The Larder ChefTheLarder Chefhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472948540001A01Gill, Robin288WB0102The Larder Chef is set to change the way the world looks at and enjoys British food. Robin's recipes will take the reader on a journey discovering forgotten techniques that once were the backbone of the British cooks ' skills, achieving startling fresh and modern ways with plate and palate. In the same way that Ottolenghi has defined a new way of celebrating Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines and their ingredients so too Robin Gill has revolutionised the way British food is cooked and enjoyed, with his philosophy of using classic techniques to produce bold new recipes.<br>Absolute freshness and seasonality is at the heart of his cooking. Game, when is in season, is a hero of his menus, and in spring the fruits of his city kitchen gardens attached to each of his restaurants provide produce for the tables, jars and bottles that adorn each of his destinations. Curing, fermenting and pickling are very much to the fore linked hand in hand with an unfettered philosophy of nose to tail, tail to gill and root to bloom.<br>In Robin 's own words- I want to share my techniques and prove that a more traditional cooking method is perfectly achievable in any home but the rewards and possibilities are endless. Bread, charcuterie, vegetable ferments, chutneys, pickles, curing and smoking are but a few techniques that you will learn that don 't require a countryside location to achieve a healthy larder which in turn will become your secret weapon in creating some inspiring dishes. What we are doing is nothing new but it's how we piece everything together, and this is what I believe to be the start of a new wave in modern cooking and the birth of the modern bistro.<br>This new book is a true reflection of Robin 's ethos and brings his unique recipes to reader 's home kitchens. Each recipe is accompanied by stunning photography by Paul Winch-Furness.1302Having commenced his career at Dublin 's La Stampa Restaurant, Robin moved to London to work at Marco Pierre Whites ' legendary The Oak Room. He then went on to work at Ristorante Don Alfonso, a two Michelin starred restaurant and farm on the Italian Amalfi Coast. Upon returning to the UK, Robin moved to Oxfordshire to work at the eponymous Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat ' Saisons. <br>In February 2012 Robin embarked on a journey to find new suppliers and inspiration and visited some of the world 's best restaurants, completing short stints in top kitchens such as Noma in Copenhagen and Franzten in Stockholm.<br>After several months travelling the British Isles and Europe he stumbled across an old dilapidated building in Clapham Old Town London. After some dubious negotiations, a few beers and the support of his wife Sarah, Robin took on the site without a penny to his name in November 2012. Five months later Robin and Sarah, with the help of close friends, scrubbed, sanded, painted, and threw blood, sweat, tears and every penny into the place. Five months later, on none other than St Patrick 's Day (as fate would have it), The Dairy was born.<br>Robin has made various television appearances, including alongside Mary Berry, discussing the best of herbs in his rooftop garden, and recently took to the stage at Taste of London. In 2016 Robin and Sarah were awarded Evening Standard Restaurateur of the Year, and Paradise Garage was nominated for Best New Restaurant in the same awards. <br>In 2017 he appeared as a judge on Masterchef Ireland.<br>@robingillchef0902Changing how we look at British food, Robin Gill the Larder Chef rediscovers forgotten techniques to help you stock your larder0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472948540.jpgAbsolute Press01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010245.00AUDAUUnited Book Distributors1005000247.00NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978147296098603039781472960986159781472960986BCB10601The Happiness CurveTheHappiness Curvehttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472960986001A01Rauch, Jonathan256JMD0102Drawing on cutting-edge research, award-winning journalist Jonathan Rauch answers all these questions. He shows that from our 20s into our 40s, happiness follows a well-documented U-shaped trajectory, a "happiness curve", declining from the optimism of youth into what's often a long, low trough in middle age, before starting to rise again in our 50s.<br>This isn't a midlife <i>crisis</i>, though. Rauch reveals that this downturn is instead a natural stage of life and an essential one. By shifting priorities away from competition and toward compassion, you can equip yourself with new tools of wisdom and gratitude to head positively into your later years.<br>And Rauch can testify to this personally it was his own slump, despite acclaim as a journalist and commentator that compelled him to investigate the happiness curve. His own story and the stories of many others from all walks of life from a steelworker and a limo driver to a telecoms executive and a philanthropist show how the ordeal of midlife malaise can reboot our values and even our brains for a rebirth of gratitude.<br>Full of insights and eye-opening data, and featuring practical ways to endure the dip and avoid its perils and traps, <i>The Happiness Curve </i>doesn't just show you the dark forest of midlife, it helps you find a path through the trees.1302JONATHAN RAUCH is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington and a contributing editor of <i>The Atlantic. </i>He has also written for <i>The New Republic</i>, <i>The New York Times</i>, <i>The Wall Street Journal</i>, and <i>The Washington Post</i>, among many other publications. He lives with his husband in Washington, DC.0902<b>This book will change your life by showing you how life changes.</b><br>Why does happiness get harder in your 40s' Why do you feel in a slump even when you're successful' Where does this malaise come from' And, most importantly, will it ever end'0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472960986.jpgBLM GREENLEAF01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110229.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors1020180701020000232.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978152669509303039781526695093159781526695093WXB30501The Happiness Curve 8 Copy PackTheHappiness Curve 8 Copy Packhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781526695093001A01Point of Sale10WZ0102No Marketing Blurb1302Authors Bio, not available0902Comprising 8 copies of <EM>The Happiness Curve</EM>, plus a free reading copy.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781526695093.jpgBLM GREENLEAF01Bloomsbury0420180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ31102239.92AUDAUUnited Book Distributors310002263.92NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU040120180701978147294374303039781472943743159781472943743BCB10601The Girls' Guide to Growing Up GreatTheGirls' Guide to Growing Up Greathttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472943743001A01Elkan, Sophie,Chaisty, Laura,Podichetty,192VFXC10102<i>The Girls Guide to Growing Up Great</i> is about thriving during puberty not simply surviving it. A positive, empowering guide for girls aged from 10 years. Covering everything from bodies and bodily changes, friends, feelings and sex (with all its different meanings and connotations) as appropriate for the age group, as well as vital information about the internet, cyberbullying and how to stay safe online.<br>Readers are encouraged to face head on the changes coming their way, allowing them to recognise the bumps on the road ahead, enabling them to understand their bodies (the plusses and the minuses) and help to counter any fears or disassociations between mind and body that puberty can bring about.<br>Featuring witty and original illustrations from Flo Perry as well as space to doodle and really make the book their own.<br>Also including contributions from Laura Chaisty, a trained psychotherapist, as well as medical input from GP Maddy Podichetty, this well-balanced book gives a modern reflection of what it's like growing up today.1302Sophie Elkan is a mother and former journalist who has worked for <i>Marie Claire</i>, <i>Woman & Home</i>, <i>19</i> and <i>Mizz</i>.<br>Contributing author Laura Chaisty has over 15 years' experience as a practicing Art Psychotherapist, mainly working within the NHS. She has two daughters.<br>Contributor Dr Maddy Podichetty has worked as a qualified GP for the past 3 years in two practices in Oxford. She has two daughters.<br>Flo Perry is a Senior Editor at BuzzFeed. She has been writing lists, quizzes and drawing naked people for them for three years. Before that she studied chemistry at Durham University. She lives in London with her girlfriend, her best friend and a large, annoying, deaf cat.0902A positive and empowering guide for girls who are going through puberty or are interested in what's in store.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472943743.jpgBLM GREENLEAF01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110222.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors1020180701010000224.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978147293806003039781472938060159781472938060BBB40201Boards That Dare: Unleashing the Strategic Potential of Your DirectorsBoards That Dare: Unleashing the Strategic Potential of Your Directorshttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472938060001A01Cooper,Cary L.;Stigter,Marc1240KJ0102<b>THE CHALLENGE</b><br>Corporate boards as fiduciaries are responsible for delivering maximum value and the highest standards of care. The persistent misconception that boards should be driven primarily by shareholder value will soon be an outdated one. Boards that continue to apply narrow interpretations of value and care are unlikely to survive.<br> <b>THE OPPORTUNITY</b><br>This book reveals a future-proofing opportunity for courageous boards to redefine value and care for employees, consumers, communities, society, the environment, and shareholders. There is no point in trying to reframe value and care for a wider range of audiences if boards don 't have the right capabilities and attitudes themselves. <br><b>THE SOLUTION</b><br><i>Boards that Dare</i> invites boards to challenge shortcomings in their own ability, understanding and courage. The book shows how boards embracing this new kind of broadened fiduciary dynamism will become future-proof and realize sustained shareholder value as an output.<br><b>THE RESEARCH</b><br>Based on the authors' first-hand experiences, as well as their own research and interviews with board members and chairs of international private, public and not-for-profit organizations, this highly practical and cutting-edge book delivers the necessary solutions on <i>how</i> to future-proof today 's boards.1302<b>Marc Stigter</b> is an international strategist who works with organisations on unlocking critical commercial insights and strategies. He is an Honorary Senior Fellow at the University of Melbourne's Graduate School of Business and Economics, and Associate Director at Melbourne Business School.<br><b>Sir Cary L. Cooper, CBE</b>, is 50th Anniversary Professor of Organizational Psychology and Health at the ALLIANCE Manchester Business School, President of the British Academy of Management, President of the CIPD and was the Founding Chair of the Sunningdale Institute think tank in the National School of Government. He was the lead scientist on the Foresight project on Mental Capital and Wellbeing and has published over 125 books and many scholarly articles on organizational psychology and the workplace.0902<i>Boards That Dare</i> offers actionable solutions to help board directors, chairs and CEOs move away from outmoded thinking and practices.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472938060.jpgBLM BUSINESS01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110245.00AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070104000249.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978147294699703039781472946997159781472946997BCB10601Seeds of ScienceSeeds of Sciencehttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472946997001A01Lynas, Mark288PDZ0102Mark Lynas was one of the original GM field wreckers. Back in the 1990s working undercover with his colleagues in the environmental movement he would descend on trial sites of genetically modified crops at night and hack them to pieces. Two decades later, most people around the world from New York to China still think that GMO ' foods are bad for their health or likely to damage the environment. But Mark has changed his mind. This book explains why. <br>In 2013, in a world-famous recantation speech, Mark apologised for having destroyed GM crops. He spent the subsequent years touring Africa and Asia, and working with plant scientists who are using this technology to help smallholder farmers in developing countries cope better with pests, diseases and droughts. <br>This book lifts the lid on the anti-GMO craze and shows how science was left by the wayside as a wave of public hysteria swept the world. Mark takes us back to the origins of the technology and introduces the scientific pioneers who invented it. He explains what led him to question his earlier assumptions about GM food, and talks to both sides of this fractious debate to see what still motivates worldwide opposition today. In the process he asks and answers the killer question- how did we all get it so wrong on GMOs'1302<b>Mark Lynas</b> is the author of three major popular science environmental books- <i>High Tide</i> (2004), <i>Six Degrees</i> (2008) and <i>The God Species</i> (2011), as well as the Kindle Single ebook <i>Nuclear 2.0</i> (2012). <i>Six Degrees</i> won the Royal Society prize and was made into a <i>National Geographic</i> documentary. <br>Lynas was advisor on climate change to the President of the Maldives from 2009 until the coup in 2012. He has contributed extensively to global media, writing for the <i>Guardian</i>, <i>New York Times</i>, <i>Washington Post</i>, <i>Bangkok Post</i> and numerous others. Until 2017 he is a visiting fellow at the Cornell Alliance for Science, Cornell University.0902<b>The inside story of the fight for and against genetic modification in food, from someone who's been on the front line of both sides of the argument</b>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472946997.jpgSigma01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110229.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070105000232.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978147295618703039781472956187159781472956187BCB10601401401http://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472956187001A01Smith, Ben256WSKC0102The story of Ben Smith, who decided to run 401 marathons in 401 days. People thought he was mad, until they heard his story, then they began to understand. Having endured years of bullying as a child, Ben tried to take<br>his own life. In adulthood, Ben struggled to feel content with the life that was mapped out for him. But having found his passion in running, Ben sold his possessions, escaped his old life and set off on what seemed like an impossible mission The 401 Challenge.<br>During his 10,506.2-mile odyssey criss-crossing the UK, Ben ran in 309 different locations, accompanied by more than 13,500 people. He visited 101 schools, burned an estimated 2.4 million calories, wrecked his back and braved every extreme of the British weather, while raising eE330,000 for charity, touching the lives of millions.<br>This is the inspiring journey of a previously lost and broken man who discovered that anything is possible, if only you choose to search for what makes you truly happy.1302Ben Smith ran 401 marathons in 401 days to raise money for the charities Stonewall and Kidscape. He has since launched The 401 Foundation, which provides grants to small grassroot organisations and individuals which help people build confidence, improve self-esteem and tackle mental health and self-development issues. <br>@the401challenge0902The inspiring story of Ben Smith who ran 401 marathons in 401 days with minimal support, to raise money for Stonewall and Kidscape.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472956187.jpgBloomsbury Sport01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110229.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070101000232.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978147292572503039781472925725159781472925725BCB10501Herding CatsHerding Catshttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472925725001A01Campbell, Charlie256WSJC0102In 1985 Mike Brearley published <i>The Art of Captaincy</i>, revealing how he steered Middlesex and England to victory with his team of first-class cricketers. He got the absolute best out of his players, inspiring Ian Botham to new heights against the Australians in 1981. Few cricketers have had a greater impact on the amateur game than these two.<br>Every captain would love Brearley's degree in people, as well as a hardhitting all-rounder like Botham. But theirs was a barely recognisable game from the one we play on often dishevelled grounds up and down the country with ragtag teams of ageing, deluded or hungover friends and acquaintances. Now, Charlie Campbell offers us a New Testament to Brearley 's Old Testament, as he guides us through the realities of captaining an amateur team.<br><i>Herding Cats</i> picks its way through the minefield of an amateur 's season- from the excitement and hope of pre-season nets, to the desperate scramble to gather 11 players for a frosty game on a far-flung, desolate pitch; from decoding the casual phrase 'I bat a bit', to setting a field of players who can't catch or throw; from handling the most delicate egos, to dealing with a case of the yips; from frequent moments of despair, to sudden and joyful glimpses of unexpected glory. <br>For all those of us who recognise ourselves, our teammates, our friends and partners in the shambling joy of amateur cricket more than in the top-class international game, Campbell lights a path through a weekend world of play at the beating heart of the world 's second most popular sport.1302Charlie Campbell is captain of the Authors Cricket Club and edited their book <i>The Authors XI- A Season of English Cricket from Hackney to Hambledon</i>. He has led his team in over a hundred consecutive games, facing the might of the Rajasthan Royals, the Vatican and the national team of Japan along the way. He is the author of <i>Scapegoat- A History of Blaming Other People</i> and has written for the <i>Observer</i>, <i>Wisden India</i>, <i>The Nightwatchman</i>, <i>Big Issue</i>, <i>Time Out</i> and <i>Literary Review</i>. He lives in London. @ScapegoatCC and @AuthorsCC0902An entertaining guide to the trials and tribulations of amateur cricket captaincy0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472925725.jpgWisden01Bloomsbury0220180801201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018080110219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10201808010800222.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180801978147294444303039781472944443159781472944443BCB10601The Road Cycling Performance ManualTheRoad Cycling Performance Manualhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472944443001A01Cook, Nikalas192WSQ0102Aimed at cyclists who take their riding seriously, <i>The Road Cycling Performance Manual </i>disseminates the most up-to-date training approaches e-e-e-e- based on the latest sports-science thinking and the work of the elite cycling teams to help riders reach their peak level and improve their overall performance. <br>Written by leading cycling journalist and former Masters Team Pursuit World Champion Nikalas Cook, this authoritative and insightful book provides cyclists with everything they need to know to train and perform at their highest level. Featuring the latest research and practical advice, including the importance of getting the fundamentals of bike set-up, equipment selection and nutrition correct, this expert guide will lead to dramatic improvements to training times and ride performance.<br>Complete with exclusive contributions from leading cyclists and team coaches from the world of cycling, <i>The Road Cycling Performance Manual </i>will provide riders with the competitive advantage to ensure they move up the race field.1302Nikalas Cook is a highly respected cycling journalist and author. He is also a former age-group duathlon World Champion and Masters Team Pursuit World Champion. Since 2012, he has written content for British Cycling, working with elite athletes and the support staff of the highly successful Great Britain Cycling Team. He has contributed to a number of leading publications <i>The Times, Daily Mail Lifestyle, FT, Men 's Fitness, Ultra-Fit, GQ, Cycling Plus </i>and <i>Outdoor Fitness</i>.0902<b>An authoritative road cycling training manual featuring the latest sport science and the most up-to-date training approaches used by the elite cycling teams.</b>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472944443.jpgBloomsbury Sport01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110232.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070101000234.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978185177945103039781851779451159781851779451BCB10601Fashioned from NatureFashioned from Naturehttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781851779451001A01Ehrman, Edwina192AB0102Fashion has always sought to celebrate nature - from sumptuous silks and floral patterns, to the spectacular creations of designers such as Stella McCartney and Christopher Raeburn, it is a centuries-old seam running through the clothes we all wear.<br>In spite of this reverence for the natural world, fashion seems destined to harm it. With essays spanning the 17th century to the present day, Fashioned from Nature examines our dependence on the natural world. The impact of certain trends has been felt for centuries, with sometimes devastating effect as seen in the demand for ivory and exotic feathers. Past generations were not immune to fads the sudden ubiquity of reptile skin accessories in the 1920s had obvious knock-on effects. That said, the current era of intense consumerism and fast fashion has taken things to a new level and this book discusses the need to develop a more responsible fashion cycle in which both producers and consumers have a stake.<br> <br>Which has greater environmental impact in the world today a leather handbag, or a white cotton t-shirt' Considering the effects of land clearance, insecticides and water consumption not to mention washing after every wear at 140F and the answer may not be as clear cut as it first appears. No fashion choice will ever be without impact, but this book will stimulate debate and empower readers to question their role as consumers.1302Edwina Ehrman is a Senior Exhibition Curator at the V&A and a specialist in 19th century fashion and the history of London fashion.0902From feathers to fur, this stunningly illustrated book takes an in-depth look at fashion 's dependence on nature for materials and inspiration0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781851779451.jpgV&A Publications01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110249.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070103000252.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978178607343303039781786073433159781786073433BCB10501How to Build a Family Out of Love and Spare PartsHow to Build a Family Out of Love and Spare Partshttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781786073433001A01Harpham, Heather352VF0102Happiness starts out as a charming courtship between hopelessly attracted opposites- Heather, an out-going, theatre-performing California girl, and Brian, an intellectual New Yorker with an unwavering writing routine. But when Heather falls pregnant, their magical interlude abruptly ends Brian loves her, only he doesn 't want kids. So Heather decides to have their baby alone. Mere hours after Gracie 's arrival, Heather 's bliss is interrupted when a nurse wakes her, Get dressed, your baby is in trouble. This is not how Heather had imagined motherhood. As concerns for her health grow, Brian and Heather begin a cautious return to each other. Happiness- The Crooked Little Road to Semi-Ever After transforms heartbreak and parental fears into a lyrical meditation on love and happiness, in all their crooked configurations.1302Heather Harpham has written and performed six solo plays, including a theatrical version of this material, also entitled Happiness. She teaches at Sarah Lawrence College and SUNY Purchase and has been a visiting artist at colleges and universities across the United States. Originally from Northern California, Heather lives along the Hudson River with her family. www.heatherharpham.com0902A page-turning, shirt-grabbing true story that follows a one-of-a-kind family required to make nearly unimaginable choices0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781786073433.jpgOneworld01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000222.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978178607340203039781786073402159781786073402BCB10601The Diary of Mary BergTheDiary of Mary Berghttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781786073402001A01Berg, Mary256BGA0102Mary Berg was fifteen when the German army poured into Poland in 1939. She survived four years of Nazi terror, and managed to keep a diary throughout. This astonishing, vivid portrayal of life inside the Warsaw Ghetto ranks with the most significant documents of the Second World War. Mary Berg candidly chronicles not only the daily deprivations and mass deportations, but also the resistance and resilience of the inhabitants, their secret societies, and the youth at the forefront of the fight against Nazi terror. Above all The Diary of Mary Berg is a uniquely personal story of a life-loving girl 's encounter with unparalleled human suffering, and offers an extraordinary insight into one of the darkest chapters of human history.1302Susan Pentlin was Emeritus Professor of Modern Languages at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, MO, and the leading expert on this work.0902She was just fifteen when Hitler entered Poland. She survived four years of Nazi terror. Mary Berg's diary is first eye-witness account ever published of life in the Warsaw Ghetto0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781786073402.jpgOneworld01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110222.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070101000226.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978178607373003039781786073730159781786073730BCB10501ZappedZappedhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781786073730001A01Berman, Bob272PH0102It comes from deep space and from the sun. It zooms at you from nuclear power plants, microwaves, mobiles, CT scanners and mammogram machines. You cannot see, hear, smell or feel it, but there is never a moment when it isn 't flying through your body. Too much of it will kill you, but without it you wouldn 't make it through a year. This is the story of all the light we cannot see. Bob Berman traces infrared, microwaves, ultraviolet, X-rays, gamma rays, radio waves and other forms of radiation from their historic, world-altering discoveries in the 19th century to their role in our world today. He sets the record straight on costs and benefits to our health and peeks into the future to see how invisible light will make waves in medicine and computing. Packed with fun facts, fascinating tales and eureka! ' moments, Zapped will delight anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of our world.1302Bob Berman is a leading astronomy writer and the author of Zoom and The Sun 's Heartbeat. He contributed the popular Night Watchman ' column for Discover for seventeen years and is currently a columnist for Astronomy, a host on Northeast Public Radio and science editor of The Old Farmer 's Almanac. He lives in Willow, New York.0902All the light you cannot see - and is it friend or foe<FONT color=#000001>?</FONT>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781786073730.jpgOneworld01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070101500222.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978178607406503039781786074065159781786074065BCB10501Democracy and Its CrisisDemocracy and Its Crisishttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781786074065001A01Grayling, A. C.240JP0102Prompted by events in recent years in the UK and the USA, in Latin America, Russia and the Middle East, A. C. Grayling investigates why the institutions of representative democracy seem unable to sustain themselves against forces they were designed to manage, and why it matters. In each of five short chapters, he considers a moment in history in which the challenges we face today were first encountered, how they were overcome or not and with what consequences. With the advent of authoritarian leaders and the simultaneous rise of populism, representative democracy appears to be caught between a rock and a hard place, yet it is this space that it must occupy, argues Grayling, if a civilized society, that looks after all its people, is to flourish.1302A. C. Grayling is Professor of Philosophy and Master of the New College of the Humanities, London. Among his many books are The God Argument and The Age of Genius. He has contributed regularly to The Times, the Independent, Prospect and the New European, and appears frequently on radio and TV, including Newsnight and CNN News.0902An urgent exploration of the challenges facing democracy today0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781786074065.jpgOneworld01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070108000222.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978178607342603039781786073426159781786073426BCB10501The Angry ChefTheAngry Chefhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781786073426001A01Warner, Anthony336WB0102Never before have we had so much information available to us about food and health. There 's GAPS, paleo, detox, gluten-free, alkaline, the sugar conspiracy, clean eating... Unfortunately, a lot of it is not only wrong but actually harmful. So why do so many of us believe this bad science' Assembling a crack team of psychiatrists, behavioural economists, food scientists and dietitians, the Angry Chef unravels the mystery of why sensible, intelligent people are so easily taken in by the latest food fads, making brief detours for an expletive-laden rant. At the end of it all you 'll have the tools to spot pseudoscience for yourself and the Angry Chef will be off for a nice cup of tea and it will have two sugars in it, thank you very much.1302Anthony Warner is a professional chef and blogger. A regular contributor to New Scientist and The Pool, his blog has been featured in the Guardian, Mail on Sunday and other publications. In 2017, he was named on the Telegraph's Food Power List of tastemakers changing the way we eat and drink. He lives in Nottinghamshire, blogs at angry-chef.com and you can follow him @One_Angry_Chef.0902Tough on bullshit. Tough on the causes of bullshit.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781786073426.jpgOneworld01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ01196mm02129mm0329mm08316grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ10400219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors1040000222.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978178607341903039781786073419159781786073419BCB10501The Biggest Prison on EarthTheBiggest Prison on Earthhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781786073419001A01Pappe, Ilan288HBJD10102Shortlisted for the Palestine Book Awards 2017. From the author of the bestselling study of the 1948 War of Independence comes an incisive look at the Occupied Territories, picking up the story where The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine left off. Publishing on the fiftieth anniversary of the Six-Day War that culminated in the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, Pappe offers a comprehensive exploration of one of the world 's most prolonged and tragic conflicts. Using recently declassified archival material, Pappe analyses the motivations and strategies of the generals and politicians and the decision-making process itself that laid the foundation of the occupation. From a survey of the legal and bureaucratic infrastructures that were put in place to control the population of over one million Palestinians, to the security mechanisms that vigorously enforced that control, Pappe paints a picture of what is to all intents and purposes the world 's largest open prison .1302ILAN PAPPE is Professor of History at the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies at the College of Social Sciences and International Studies and Director of the European Centre for Palestine Studies at the University of Exeter, and the author of over a dozen books including the bestselling The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine.0902A powerful, groundbreaking history of the Occupied Territories from one of the most influential Israeli historians0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781786073419.jpgOneworld01Bloomsbury0220190701201901AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010224.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000226.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120190701978071565214503039780715652145159780715652145BBB40201How Not To Be a DoctorHow Not To Be a Doctorhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9780715652145001A01Launer, John304VFD0102How Not To Be a Doctor is the thought-provoking collection of Dr Launer 's most insightful anecdotes, musings and commentaries on the medical profession, which provides us with an understanding of what it takes to be a doctor in the UK. Based on his work as a doctor, as well as his own experiences as a patient, it includes accounts of his travels to far-flung places, including the moment when he was the only doctor in the house ' on a train to Cairo where a ten year-old boy needed an emergency appendectomy. He also shares lessons on the secret language of patient-doctor relations learnt through challenging consultations, concluding that of all professions, doctors are almost invariably the most proficient at not listening. ' He explores the medical taboos so rarely discussed in or outside the medical profession. Are men evolutionarily obsolete' How do doctors reconcile their sexual desires with the objectivity required to examine a patient' In this remarkable collection, Launer pulls back the curtain to uncover the day-to-day life of a doctor, and reveals the often humorous and personal aspects of the clinical environment. Combining expertise with humour, directness and a human touch, these essays are a delight to read for the general reader as much as for those working in the medical profession.1302John Launer is a doctor, medical educator and writer known in the UK and internationally for his work on consultation skills, clinical supervision and narrative-based medicine. After graduating from Cambridge with an MA in English Literature, he studied medicine and became a Member of the Royal College of Practitioners in 1983. He has contributed columns and articles to periodicals and journals for over thirty years, including the BMJ, PMJ, Times Educational Supplement, Times Health Supplement and the Daily Mail. He has worked both as a GP and consultant and practices medicine in London.0902The essential book on how not to be a doctor - and how to be a better one0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9780715652145.jpgDuckworth Trade01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110229.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070101500232.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978071565205303039780715652053159780715652053BBB40201Penny-farthingPenny-farthinghttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9780715652053001A01Manners, William320HBJD10102The bicycle is of more importance to the history of mankind than all the victories and defeats of Napoleon, with the First and Second Punic Wars thrown in ' New York Tribune (1895). From today 's perspective, it is easy to see bicycles as fairly unremarkable and every day machines. But at the end of the nineteenth-century, there was no other piece of technology which attracted the same level of excitement, discussion or controversy. The story of the major societal shifts which followed the invention of the modern-day safety ' bicycle is one that is little-known, and with cycling 's ever increasing popularity today there has never been a better time to tell it. Penny-farthing delves into the social history of cycling in 1890s Britain, while exploring international parallels that existed with countries including the US, France and Australia. Drawing on a range of sources, from cycling club journals to the writings of H.G. Wells, the book illuminates the major impact which the bicycle had on the day-to-day lives of men and women across the social spectrum with millions of men and women experiencing a cheap and personalised means of transport for the first time. This was especially the case for women as it was their great emancipator from crib, kitchen and convention. Cheaply available to the working class, this dramatically increased the number of potential marriage partners in the immediate vicinity leading biologist Steve Jones to rank the bicycle as the most important event in recent human evolution. From cycling as a source of fashion and socialising in sporting clubs, to travel around the British countryside, to its importance for widening the gene pool in remote rural areas and its significance in the women 's liberation movement, the bicycle is a marvel of modern technology that transformed Britain and the world.1302WILLIAM MANNERS is a keen cyclist who completed his graduate studies in History at University of York, specialising in late Victorian cycling. He grew up in the Somerset Levels regularly cycling to school and work. He has written articles about cycling for the Guardian and currently lives in Yorkshire where he blogs about the history of cycling- www.thevictoriancyclist.wordpress.com0902The untold story of the cycling revolution that transformed modern Britain and the world0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9780715652053.jpgDuckworth Trade01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010236.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000238.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978071565271803039780715652718159780715652718BCB10601The War is in the MountainsTheWar is in the Mountainshttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9780715652718001A01Matloff, Judith272JPWS0102Mountainous regions are home to only ten percent of the world 's population yet host a strikingly disproportionate share of the world 's conflicts. Mountains provide a natural refuge for those who want to elude authority, and their remoteness has allowed archaic practices to persist well into our globalized era. As Judith Matloff shows, the result is a combustible mix those in the lowlands cannot afford to ignore. Travelling to conflict zones across the world, she introduces us to Albanian teenagers involved in ancient blood feuds; Mexican peasants hunting down violent poppy growers; and Jihadists who have resisted the Russian military for decades. At every stop, Matloff reminds us that the drugs, terrorism, and instability cascading down the mountainside affect us all. A work of political travel writing in the vein of Ryszard Kapuscinski and Robert Kaplan, The War is in the Mountains is an indelible portrait of the conflicts that have unexpectedly shaped our world.1302JUDITH MATLOFF is a Harvard graduate and teaches conflict reporting at the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. Her articles have appeared in numerous publications including The New York Times, the Economist and the Financial Times. Matloff has pioneered safety training for journalists around the world, advising various international organisations such as the UN, Dart Center and International News Safety Institute. She has won several fellowships e.g. Fulbright and MacArthur, and is the author of Fragments of a Forgotten War.0902The journalistic investigation revealing why so many conflicts occur in remote mountain communities across the globe0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9780715652718.jpgDuckworth Trade01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110221.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10201807010500224.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978071565270103039780715652701159780715652701BCB10601FloatingFloatinghttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9780715652701001A01Minihane, Joe240BM0102This is one man 's journey, swimming across Britain 's countryside and immersing in the sometimes icy waters while coming to terms with something more challenging than the choppy waters of the English Channel. As Joe Minihane comes up for air, he discovers that swimming is both a joyous activity and a voyage into oneself. Minihane became obsessed with wild swimming and its restorative qualities, developing a new-found passion by following the example of naturalist Roger Deakin in his classic Waterlog. While fighting the currents, sometimes treading water, Minihane begins to confront the buried issues in his life. Along the way, he rekindles old friendships and forges new ones, and after an unexpected setback discovers that he has already gained enough strength to continue his recovery on dry land. Both strange and beautiful, the wild water puts him in touch with nature and himself. Floating is a remarkable memoir about a passion for swimming and nature. Moving from darkness into light, it is as intense and moving as it is lyrical and generous. It captures in memorable detail Minihane 's struggle to understand his life, to move forward and, steeped in the anti-authoritarian and naturalistic spirit of Deakin, celebrates the joy of taking time to enjoy life. From Hampstead to Yorkshire, and Dorset to Jura, from the Isles of Scilly to Wales, Minihane has written a love letter to wild stretches of water. We swim with him through ponds and lakes, rivers and canals, lodes and marshes, even the ice-cold sea and come out of the water healthier.1302JOE MINIHANE is a journalist based in Brighton. He trained at the Cardiff Journalism School and went on to work for lifestyle magazines in London before striking out on his own in 2009. The author writes on a broad list of subjects for a wide variety of newspapers and magazines, but this is his first book.0902Praised by Robert MacFarlene the brave and inspirational story of overcoming anxiety through wild swimming0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9780715652701.jpgDuckworth Trade01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors100300223.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978178478278803039781784782788159781784782788BCB10601OctoberOctoberhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781784782788001A01Mieville, China304HBTV40102In February of 1917 Russia was a backward, autocratic monarchy, mired in an unpopular war; by October, after not one but two revolutions, it had become the world 's first workers ' state, straining to be at the vanguard of global revolution. How did this unimaginable transformation take place'<br>In a panoramic sweep, stretching from St Petersburg and Moscow to the remotest villages of a sprawling empire, Mieville uncovers the catastrophes, intrigues and inspirations of 1917, in all their passion, drama and strangeness. Intervening in long-standing historical debates, but told with the reader new to the topic especially in mind, here is a breathtaking story of humanity at its greatest and most desperate; of a turning point for civilisation that still resonates loudly today. <br>China Mieville tells the extraordinary story of this pivotal moment in history.1302China Mieville is the multi-award-winning author of many works of fiction and non-fiction. His fiction includes <i>The City and the City, Embassytown </i>and <i>This Census-Taker</i>, and has won the Hugo, World Fantasy and Arthur C. Clarke Awards. His non-fiction includes <i>London 's Overthrow</i> and <i>Between Equal Rights.</i> He has written for various publications, including the <i>New York Times, Guardian,</i> and <i>Granta</i>, and is a founding editor of the quarterly <i>Salvage</i>.0902Award-winning author China Miéville plunges us into the year the world was turned upside down0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781784782788.jpgVerso Trade01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070107500222.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978178663289003039781786632890159781786632890BCB10601Out of the WreckageOut of the Wreckagehttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781786632890001A01Monbiot, George224JP0102Today, our lives are dominated by an ideology of extreme competition and individualism. It misrepresents human nature, destroying hope and common purpose. But we cannot replace it without a positive vision, one that reengages people in politics and lights a path to a better world. Urgent and passionate, George Monbiot shows how new findings in psychology, neuroscience and evolutionary biology cast humans in a radically different light- as the supreme altruists and cooperators. He shows how both democracy and economic life can be radically reorganised from the bottom up, enabling us to take back control and overthrow the forces that have thwarted our ambitions for a better society. <i>Out of the Wreckage</i> explains just how communities can be rebuilt with the help of a new "politics of belonging".1302George Monbiot writes a weekly column for the <i>Guardian</i> and is the author of a number of books, including <i>Heat, The Age of Consent, Captive State, Feral </i>and <i>How Did We Get Into This Mess'</i>. He recently helped to found Rewilding Britain, which seeks to redefine people 's relationship to the living world.0902What does the good life - and the good society - look like in the 21st century'0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781786632890.jpgVerso Trade01Bloomsbury0220180801201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018080110219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018080109000222.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180801978178663581503039781786635815159781786635815BCB10601Fascism and DictatorshipFascism and Dictatorshiphttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781786635815001A01Poulantzas, Nicos368JP0102The resurgence of the far right across Europe and the emergence of the alt-right in the US have put the question of fascism urgently back on the agenda. For those trying to understand these forms of politics, there is no better place to start than <i>Fascism and Dictatorship</i>, the unrivalled Marxist study of German and Italian fascism. It carefully distinguishes between fascism as a mass movement before the seizure of power and what it becomes as an entrenched machinery of dictatorship. It compares the distinct class components of the counterrevolutionary blocs mobilised by fascism in Germany and Italy; analyses the changing relations between the petty bourgeoisie and big capital in the evolution of fascism; discusses the structures of the fascist state itself, as an emergency regime for the defence of capital; and provides a sustained and documented criticism of official Comintern attitudes and policies towards fascism in the fateful years after the Versailles settlement. <i>Fascism and Dictatorship</i> represents a challenging synthesis of factual evidence and conceptual analysis, a standard bearer of what Marxist political theory should be.1302<b>Nicos Poulantzas</b> was born in Athens in 1936 and died in Paris in 1979. His other published works include <i>Political Power and Social Classes</i>, <i>Classes in Contemporary Capitalism</i>, <i>The Crisis of Dictatorships</i> and <i>State, Power, Socialism</i>.0902A compelling analysis of fascism, replete with insights into the authoritarian movements and states of our time.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781786635815.jpgVerso Academic01Bloomsbury0220181001201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018100110224.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10201810010300226.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120181001978178663107703039781786631077159781786631077BCB10601The AmateurTheAmateurhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781786631077001A01Merrifield, Andy224HP0102Modern life is being destroyed by experts and professionals. We have lost our amateur spirit and need to rediscover the radical and liberating pleasure of doing things we love.<br>In <i>The Amateur</i>, thinker Andy Merrifield shows us how the many spheres of our lives work, knowledge, cities, politics have fallen into the hands of box tickers, bean counters and rule followers. In response, he corrals a team of independent thinkers, wayward poets, dabblers and square pegs who challenge the accepted wisdom. Such figures as Charles Baudelaire, Dostoevsky, Edward Said, Guy Debord, Hannah Arendt and Jane Jacobs show us the way. As we will see the amateur takes risks, thinks the unthinkable and seeks independence and changes the world.1302<b>Andy Merrifield</b> is the author of nine books. His many articles, essays and reviews have appeared in the <i>Nation</i>, <i>Harper 's</i>, <i>Adbusters</i>, <i>New Left Review</i>, <i>Dissent</i>, the <i>Brooklyn Rail</i>, and <i>Radical Philosophy</i>. He has more than twenty-years ' experience teaching and writing about urbanism and social theory. He has also published three intellectual biographies on Henri Lefebvre, Guy Debord and John Berger, as well as a popular existential travelogue, <i>The Wisdom of Donkeys</i>. Merrifield is a contributing editor of <i>Adbusters</i>, an associate editor of <i>CITY</i>, and a regular speaker at scholarly, literary and political events on and off campus.0902A passionate call for independent thinking0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781786631077.jpgVerso Trade01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070101200222.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978178873243703039781788732437159781788732437BCB10501From Marxism to Post-Marxism?From Marxism to Post-Marxism?http://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781788732437001A01Therborn,Goram1JP0102In this succinct and panoramic work both stimulating for the specialist and accessible to the general reader one of the world's leading social theorists, Guran Therborn, tackles the question of the trajectory of Marxism in the twentieth century and its legacy for radical thought in the twenty-first. Addressing the history of critical theory from the contemporary vantage-point characterized by postmodernism, post-Marxism and critiques of Eurocentrism, Therborn probes how the recent theoretical currents including those of Slavoj i ek, Antonio Negri, and Alain Badiou have coped with the changed intellectual as well as political and economic contexts. In the light of these discussions, Therborn then proceeds to a global investigation of the parameters of twenty-first century politics. This will become the essential appraisal of Marxism in the modern age.1302G RAN THERBORN is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the University of Cambridge. He is also the former Co-Director of the Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study in the Social Sciences at Uppsala. His works have been published in at least twenty-four languages. Since his retirement from Cambridge in 2010, he has lived at Ljungbyholm, in southeast Sweden.0902A comprehensive history of the development of Marxist theory and the parameters of 21st-century politics.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781788732437.jpgVerso Trade01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ01196mm02129mm0320mm08228grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1020180701250224.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10201807011400226.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978178663537203039781786635372159781786635372BCB10601Uprising in PakistanUprising in Pakistanhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781786635372001A01Ali, Tariq208HBTV0102The story of what happened in 1968 in Pakistan is often forgotten, but is yet another proof that the revolutionary moment was global. In that year, following a long period of tumult, a radical coalition led by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto brought down the military presidency of Ayub Khan. Students took on the state apparatus of a corrupt and decaying military dictatorship backed by the US. They were joined by workers, lawyers, white-collar employees, and despite the severe repression, they took hold of power. Through a series of strikes, demonstrations and political organising a popular uprising was born.<br>In his riveting account of these events, first written in 1970, Tariq Ali offers an eyewitness perspective on history, showing that this powerful popular movement was the only successful moment of the 1960s revolutionary wave. The victory led to the very first democratic election in the country and the unexpected birth of a new state, Bangladesh.1302Tariq Ali has written more than two dozen books on world history and politics the most recent of which are <i>The Obama Syndrome, The Extreme Centre </i>and <i>The Dilemmas of Lenin</i> as well as the novels of his Islam Quintet and scripts for the stage and screen. He is a longstanding member of the editorial committee of <i>New Left Review </i>and lives in London.0902Pakistan 1968: the history of a revolution0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781786635372.jpgVerso Trade01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110224.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070101000226.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978178663627003039781786636270159781786636270BCB10601May Day Manifesto 1968May Day Manifesto 1968http://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781786636270001A01Williams, Raymond208JP0102The original publication of the <i>May Day Manifesto </i>in 1967 collected together the most influential radical voices of the era. Among the seventy signatories were Raymond Williams, E. P. Thompson, Stuart Hall, Iris Murdoch, Terry Eagleton, Ralph Miliband and R. D. Laing. The manifesto set out a new agenda for socialist Britain, in the aftermath of the failure of postwar labours.<br>Urgently relevant to the current arguments about the crisis of austerity, the burden of empire and the failures to control rampant capitalism, it offers a complete road map to a brighter future. Covering the purpose of the state and how finance and empire are twinned, the importance of a planned economy for all, the role of Britain in the world, the manifesto hoped to inspire change and a fairer society. It is a bold reminder that there are alternatives to the current situation, and that alternative policies can make a difference.1302The May Day Manifesto committee consisted of over seventy signatories including- Raymond Williams, E. P. Thompson, Stuart Hall, Iris Murdoch, Terry Eagleton, Ralph Miliband and R. D. Laing0902A timely reissue of the classic socialist call to arms0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781786636270.jpgVerso Trade01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110222.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10201807010800224.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978178663540203039781786635402159781786635402BBB40201Opening the GatesOpening the Gateshttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781786635402001A01Reid, Donald416HBTV0102In the Summer of 1973, workers occupied the Lip watch and clock factory, sparking a national cause and controversy. The Lip occupation and self-management experience captured the imagination of the Left in France and internationally, as a living example of the spirit of May '68. In <i>Opening the Gates</i>, Donald Reid chronicles the history of this struggle. Beginning with the early stirrings of worker radicalism in 1968, Reid 's meticulously researched narrative details the nationally publicised conflict of 1973, the second bankruptcy and occupation of 1976 and the conversion of Lip into a group of cooperatives operating into the 1980s.1302Donald Reid is a professor of history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His work focuses on French labour history and the history of collective memory in modern France.0902How the occupation of a watch factory became one of the iconic labour struggles after May 19680401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781786635402.jpgVerso Academic01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110279.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10201807010300285.00NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978178663501303039781786635013159781786635013BBB40201The Blanqui ReaderTheBlanqui Readerhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781786635013001A01Blanqui, Louis Auguste336JPA0102Louis-Auguste Blanqui (1805-1881) was one of the most important and controversial figures in nineteenth-century French revolutionary politics, and he played a major role in all of the great upheavals that punctuated his life the insurrections of 1830, 1848 and 1870-71. Adamant that a just and egalitarian society can only be established by revolutionary means, he recognised that no revolution can succeed if it fails to overcome the coercive resources of the state, and no revolutionary government can endure if it betrays the principles that alone earn and deserve mass support.<br> At odds with followers of Proudhon on the one hand and of Marx on the other, while Blanqui commanded unrivalled authority in French revolutionary circles during parts of his own lifetime he was quickly forgotten (if not derided) after his death. This is the first collection of Blanqui's political writings ever published in English, and it includes new and complete translations of his best known texts- <i>Instructions for an Armed Uprising</i>, and <i>Eternity by the Stars</i>. With material drawn from all his main publications and speeches, as well as from the full sweep of his voluminous manuscripts and correspondence, this wide-ranging anthology will enable anglophone readers and political activists to arrive at their own critical assessment of Blanqui's thought and legacy for the first time.1302Peter Hallward teaches Philosophy at Kingston University,and has written books on Alain Badiou, Gilles Deleuze, postcolonial literature,and contemporary Haitian politics. His books <i>The Will of the People</i> and <i>Blanqui and Political Will</i> are also forthcoming from Verso. <br>Philippe Le Goff teaches French at Kingston University, where he was previously a postdoctoral research fellow in the Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy. He completed a PhD on Auguste Blanqui at the University of Warwick in 2015.0902First English language collection of writings by the legendary 19th century insurrectionist0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781786635013.jpgVerso Academic01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1020180701102140.00AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070101002150.00NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978178663432003039781786634320159781786634320BCB10601Crashing the PartyCrashing the Partyhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781786634320001A01Gautney, Heather144JP0102Senator Bernie Sanders won 13 million votes and a majority of young voters in the 2016 Democratic primary, giving a consensus unbeatable party favorite, Hillary Clinton, a shockingly close challenge. He emerged from the presidential election as the most popular politician in the US, despite being a 75-year-old self-professed democratic socialist. What lessons can be drawn from this surprising but in the end losing campaign, and what to make of the direction the Sanders movement has gone since the election'<br>Vermont native Heather Gautney is a senior policy advisor to Bernie Sanders in his Washington, DC office and was a senior researcher on his presidential campaign. The author and editor of several books on social movements and American politics, she brings her scholarly expertise and left politics to bear on the scenes and conflicts she witnessed from inside the campaign and inside the Beltway. This is both an insider's sympathetic view of the Sanders phenomenon and a skeptical left scholar's view of its limitations. In reviewing what enabled Sanders to reach out to an unprecedented number of people with a socialist message, she draws lessons about the prospects and perils of building a leftist movement in the United States. Gautney 's reflections on the role that race and class played in this election cycle and analysis of the prospects and perils of the Democratic Party will advance the passionate debate over how to build a progressive opposition to Trump and a lasting left movement in America.1302Heather Gautney is Senior Policy Advisor to the U.S. Senate Budget Committee. She is an associate professor of sociology at Fordham University and is author of Protest and Organization in the Alternative Globalization Era. She was a legislative fellow in the Office of Senator Bernie Sanders in 2012-13, and was a Senior Researcher on his 2016 presidential campaign. She is based in Washington, New York, and Ferrisburgh, VT.0902A Bernie Sanders campaign advisor reflects on the legacy of the senator 's presidential run0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781786634320.jpgVerso Trade01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070101000222.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978178663523503039781786635235159781786635235BCB10601The Civic Foundations of Fascism in EuropeTheCivic Foundations of Fascism in Europehttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781786635235001A01Riley, Dylan288JP0102Drawing on a Gramscian theoretical perspective and developing a systematic comparative approach, <i>The Civic Foundations of Fascism in Europe</i> challenges the received Tocquevillian consensus on authoritarianism by arguing that fascist regimes, just like mass democracies, depended on well-organised, rather than weak and atomised, civil societies. In making this argument the book focuses on three crucial cases of interwar authoritarianism- Italy, Spain and Romania, selected because they are all counterintuitive from the perspective of established explanations, while usefully demonstrating the range of fascist outcomes in interwar Europe. <i>Civic Foundations</i> argues that, in all three cases, fascism emerged because of the rapid development of voluntary associations, combined with weakly developed political parties among the dominant class, thus creating a crisis of hegemony. Riley then traces the specific form that this crisis took depending on the form of civil society developed (autonomous, as in Italy; elite-dominated, as in Spain; or state-dominated, as in Romania) in the nineteenth century.1302Dylan Riley is Professor of Sociology at the University of California, Berkeley, and is on the editorial committee of <i>New Left Review.</i>0902How the development of twentieth-century fascism depended on strong civil societies0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781786635235.jpgVerso Academic01Bloomsbury0220181001201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018100110232.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10201810010200234.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120181001978140889810903039781408898109159781408898109BCB10601Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Gryffindor EditionHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Gryffindor Editionhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408898109001A01Rowling,J.K.1384YFA0102Let the magic of J.K. Rowling 's classic series take you back to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Issued to mark the 20th anniversary of first publication of <i>Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets</i>, these irresistible House Editions celebrate the noble character of the four Hogwarts houses. Featuring gorgeous house-themed cover art and interior line illustrations by Kate Greenaway Medal winner Levi Pinfold, each book will also have vibrant sprayed edges in the house livery. Entertaining bonus features exclusive to each house accompany the novel. All seven books in the series will be issued in these highly collectable House Editions.<br>A must-have for anyone who has ever imagined sitting under the Sorting Hat in the Great Hall at Hogwarts waiting to hear the words, Better be GRYFFINDOR! '<br>You 'll always find a home at Hogwarts!1302J.K. Rowling is the author of the record-breaking, multi-award-winning Harry Potter novels. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold over 450 million copies, been translated into 80 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. She has written three companion volumes in aid of charity- <i>Quidditch Through the Ages </i>and <i>Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them </i>(in aid of Comic Relief and Lumos), and <i>The Tales of Beedle the Bard </i>(in aid of Lumos), as well as a screenplay inspired by <i>Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them</i>, which marked the start of a five-film series to be written by the author. She has also collaborated on a stage play, <i>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two</i>, which opened in London 's West End in the summer of 2016. In 2012, J.K. Rowling 's digital company Pottermore was launched, where fans can enjoy news, features and articles, as well as original content from J.K. Rowling. She is also the author of <i>The Casual Vacancy</i>, a novel for adult readers, and the <i>Strike </i>crime series, written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. She has received many awards and honours, including an OBE and Companion of Honour, France 's Legion d 'honneur, and the Hans Christian Andersen Award.0902Exclusive Gryffindor House Edition of <i>Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets </i> a highly collectable must-have for all Harry Potter fans!0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408898109.jpgBloomsbury Harry Potter01Bloomsbury0220180628201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010216.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10050000218.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180628978140889816103039781408898161159781408898161BCB10601Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Hufflepuff EditionHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Hufflepuff Editionhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408898161001A01Rowling,J.K.1384YFA0102Let the magic of J.K. Rowling 's classic series take you back to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Issued to mark the 20th anniversary of first publication of <i>Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets</i>, these irresistible House Editions celebrate the noble character of the four Hogwarts houses. Featuring gorgeous house-themed cover art and interior line illustrations by Kate Greenaway Medal winner Levi Pinfold, each book will also have vibrant sprayed edges in the house livery. Entertaining bonus features exclusive to each house accompany the novel. All seven books in the series will be issued in these highly collectable House Editions.<br> <br> A must-have for anyone who has ever imagined sitting under the Sorting Hat in the Great Hall at Hogwarts waiting to hear the words, Better be HUFFLEPUFF! '<br>You 'll always find a home at Hogwarts!1302J.K. Rowling is the author of the record-breaking, multi-award-winning Harry Potter novels. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold over 450 million copies, been translated into 80 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. She has written three companion volumes in aid of charity- <i>Quidditch Through the Ages </i>and <i>Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them </i>(in aid of Comic Relief and Lumos), and <i>The Tales of Beedle the Bard </i>(in aid of Lumos), as well as a screenplay inspired by <i>Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them</i>, which marked the start of a five-film series to be written by the author. She has also collaborated on a stage play, <i>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two</i>, which opened in London 's West End in the summer of 2016. In 2012, J.K. Rowling 's digital company Pottermore was launched, where fans can enjoy news, features and articles, as well as original content from J.K. Rowling. She is also the author of <i>The Casual Vacancy</i>, a novel for adult readers, and the <i>Strike </i>crime series, written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. She has received many awards and honours, including an OBE and Companion of Honour, France 's Legion d 'honneur, and the Hans Christian Andersen Award.0902Exclusive Hufflepuff House Edition of <i>Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets </i> a highly collectable must-have for all Harry Potter fans!0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408898161.jpgBloomsbury Harry Potter01Bloomsbury0220180628201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010216.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10050000218.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180628978140889814703039781408898147159781408898147BCB10601Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Ravenclaw EditionHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Ravenclaw Editionhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408898147001A01Rowling,J.K.1384YFA0102Let the magic of J.K. Rowling 's classic series take you back to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Issued to mark the 20th anniversary of first publication of <i>Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets</i>, these irresistible House Editions celebrate the noble character of the four Hogwarts houses. Featuring gorgeous house-themed cover art and interior line illustrations by Kate Greenaway Medal winner Levi Pinfold, each book will also have vibrant sprayed edges in the house livery. Entertaining bonus features exclusive to each house accompany the novel. All seven books in the series will be issued in these highly collectable House Editions.<br> <br> A must-have for anyone who has ever imagined sitting under the Sorting Hat in the Great Hall at Hogwarts waiting to hear the words, Better be RAVENCLAW! '<br>You 'll always find a home at Hogwarts!1302J.K. Rowling is the author of the record-breaking, multi-award-winning Harry Potter novels. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold over 450 million copies, been translated into 80 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. She has written three companion volumes in aid of charity- <i>Quidditch Through the Ages </i>and <i>Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them </i>(in aid of Comic Relief and Lumos), and <i>The Tales of Beedle the Bard </i>(in aid of Lumos), as well as a screenplay inspired by <i>Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them</i>, which marked the start of a five-film series to be written by the author. She has also collaborated on a stage play, <i>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two</i>, which opened in London 's West End in the summer of 2016. In 2012, J.K. Rowling 's digital company Pottermore was launched, where fans can enjoy news, features and articles, as well as original content from J.K. Rowling. She is also the author of <i>The Casual Vacancy</i>, a novel for adult readers, and the <i>Strike </i>crime series, written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. She has received many awards and honours, including an OBE and Companion of Honour, France 's Legion d 'honneur, and the Hans Christian Andersen Award.0902Exclusive Ravenclaw House Edition of <i>Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets </i> a highly collectable must-have for all Harry Potter fans!0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408898147.jpgBloomsbury Harry Potter01Bloomsbury0220180628201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010216.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10050000218.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180628978140889812303039781408898123159781408898123BCB10601Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Slytherin EditionHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Slytherin Editionhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408898123001A01Rowling,J.K.1384YFA0102Let the magic of J.K. Rowling 's classic series take you back to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Issued to mark the 20th anniversary of first publication of <i>Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets</i>, these irresistible House Editions celebrate the noble character of the four Hogwarts houses. Featuring gorgeous house-themed cover art and interior line illustrations by Kate Greenaway Medal winner Levi Pinfold, each book will also have vibrant sprayed edges in the house livery. Entertaining bonus features exclusive to each house accompany the novel. All seven books in the series will be issued in these highly collectable House Editions.<br> <br> A must-have for anyone who has ever imagined sitting under the Sorting Hat in the Great Hall at Hogwarts waiting to hear the words, Better be SLYTHERIN! '<br>You 'll always find a home at Hogwarts!1302J.K. Rowling is the author of the record-breaking, multi-award-winning Harry Potter novels. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold over 450 million copies, been translated into 80 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. She has written three companion volumes in aid of charity- <i>Quidditch Through the Ages </i>and <i>Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them </i>(in aid of Comic Relief and Lumos), and <i>The Tales of Beedle the Bard </i>(in aid of Lumos), as well as a screenplay inspired by <i>Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them</i>, which marked the start of a five-film series to be written by the author. She has also collaborated on a stage play, <i>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two</i>, which opened in London 's West End in the summer of 2016. In 2012, J.K. Rowling 's digital company Pottermore was launched, where fans can enjoy news, features and articles, as well as original content from J.K. Rowling. She is also the author of <i>The Casual Vacancy</i>, a novel for adult readers, and the <i>Strike </i>crime series, written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. She has received many awards and honours, including an OBE and Companion of Honour, France 's Legion d 'honneur, and the Hans Christian Andersen Award.0902Exclusive Slytherin House Edition of <i>Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets </i> a highly collectable must-have for all Harry Potter fans!0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408898123.jpgBloomsbury Harry Potter01Bloomsbury0220180628201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010216.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10050000218.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180628978152669503103039781526695031159781526695031WXB30501Chamber of Secret House Editions Mixed PChamber of Secret House Editions Mixed Phttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781526695031001A01Point of Sale10WZ0102No Marketing Blurb1302Authors Bio, not available0902<SPAN lang=EN-AU><P dir=ltr align=left>Pack includes 6 copies of each of the 4 House Edition paperbacks, plus a poster pack and bookmarks</SPAN><BR>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781526695031.jpgBloomsbury Harry Potter01Bloomsbury0420180628201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ31102407.76AUDAUUnited Book Distributors310002455.76NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU040120180628978140889809303039781408898093159781408898093BBB40201Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Gryffindor EditionHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Gryffindor Editionhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408898093001A01Rowling,J.K.1384YFA0102Let the magic of J.K. Rowling 's classic series take you back to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Issued to mark the 20th anniversary of first publication of <i>Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets</i>, these irresistible House Editions celebrate the noble character of the four Hogwarts houses. Featuring gorgeous house-themed cover art and interior line illustrations by Kate Greenaway Medal winner Levi Pinfold, each book will also have vibrant sprayed edges in the house livery. Entertaining bonus features exclusive to each house accompany the novel. All seven books in the series will be issued in these highly collectable House Editions.<br>A must-have for anyone who has ever imagined sitting under the Sorting Hat in the Great Hall at Hogwarts waiting to hear the words, Better be GRYFFINDOR! '<br>You 'll always find a home at Hogwarts!1302J.K. Rowling is the author of the record-breaking, multi-award-winning Harry Potter novels. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold over 450 million copies, been translated into 80 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. She has written three companion volumes in aid of charity- <i>Quidditch Through the Ages </i>and <i>Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them </i>(in aid of Comic Relief and Lumos), and <i>The Tales of Beedle the Bard </i>(in aid of Lumos), as well as a screenplay inspired by <i>Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them</i>, which marked the start of a five-film series to be written by the author. She has also collaborated on a stage play, <i>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two</i>, which opened in London 's West End in the summer of 2016. In 2012, J.K. Rowling 's digital company Pottermore was launched, where fans can enjoy news, features and articles, as well as original content from J.K. Rowling. She is also the author of <i>The Casual Vacancy</i>, a novel for adult readers, and the <i>Strike </i>crime series, written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. She has received many awards and honours, including an OBE and Companion of Honour, France 's Legion d 'honneur, and the Hans Christian Andersen Award.0902Exclusive Gryffindor House Edition of <i>Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets </i> a highly collectable must-have for all Harry Potter fans!0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408898093.jpgBloomsbury Harry Potter01Bloomsbury0220180628201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010227.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10050000229.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180628978140889815403039781408898154159781408898154BBB40201Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Hufflepuff EditionHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Hufflepuff Editionhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408898154001A01Rowling,J.K.1384YFA0102Let the magic of J.K. Rowling 's classic series take you back to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Issued to mark the 20th anniversary of first publication of <i>Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets</i>, these irresistible House Editions celebrate the noble character of the four Hogwarts houses. Featuring gorgeous house-themed cover art and interior line illustrations by Kate Greenaway Medal winner Levi Pinfold, each book will also have vibrant sprayed edges in the house livery. Entertaining bonus features exclusive to each house accompany the novel. All seven books in the series will be issued in these highly collectable House Editions.<br> <br> A must-have for anyone who has ever imagined sitting under the Sorting Hat in the Great Hall at Hogwarts waiting to hear the words, Better be HUFFLEPUFF! '<br>You 'll always find a home at Hogwarts!1302J.K. Rowling is the author of the record-breaking, multi-award-winning Harry Potter novels. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold over 450 million copies, been translated into 80 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. She has written three companion volumes in aid of charity- <i>Quidditch Through the Ages </i>and <i>Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them </i>(in aid of Comic Relief and Lumos), and <i>The Tales of Beedle the Bard </i>(in aid of Lumos), as well as a screenplay inspired by <i>Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them</i>, which marked the start of a five-film series to be written by the author. She has also collaborated on a stage play, <i>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two</i>, which opened in London 's West End in the summer of 2016. In 2012, J.K. Rowling 's digital company Pottermore was launched, where fans can enjoy news, features and articles, as well as original content from J.K. Rowling. She is also the author of <i>The Casual Vacancy</i>, a novel for adult readers, and the <i>Strike </i>crime series, written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. She has received many awards and honours, including an OBE and Companion of Honour, France 's Legion d 'honneur, and the Hans Christian Andersen Award.0902Exclusive Hufflepuff House Edition of <i>Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets </i> a highly collectable must-have for all Harry Potter fans!0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408898154.jpgBloomsbury Harry Potter01Bloomsbury0220180628201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010227.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10050000229.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180628978140889813003039781408898130159781408898130BBB40201Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Ravenclaw EditionHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Ravenclaw Editionhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408898130001A01Rowling,J.K.1384YFA0102Let the magic of J.K. Rowling 's classic series take you back to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Issued to mark the 20th anniversary of first publication of <i>Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets</i>, these irresistible House Editions celebrate the noble character of the four Hogwarts houses. Featuring gorgeous house-themed cover art and interior line illustrations by Kate Greenaway Medal winner Levi Pinfold, each book will also have vibrant sprayed edges in the house livery. Entertaining bonus features exclusive to each house accompany the novel. All seven books in the series will be issued in these highly collectable House Editions.<br> <br> A must-have for anyone who has ever imagined sitting under the Sorting Hat in the Great Hall at Hogwarts waiting to hear the words, Better be RAVENCLAW! '<br>You 'll always find a home at Hogwarts!1302J.K. Rowling is the author of the record-breaking, multi-award-winning Harry Potter novels. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold over 450 million copies, been translated into 80 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. She has written three companion volumes in aid of charity- <i>Quidditch Through the Ages </i>and <i>Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them </i>(in aid of Comic Relief and Lumos), and <i>The Tales of Beedle the Bard </i>(in aid of Lumos), as well as a screenplay inspired by <i>Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them</i>, which marked the start of a five-film series to be written by the author. She has also collaborated on a stage play, <i>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two</i>, which opened in London 's West End in the summer of 2016. In 2012, J.K. Rowling 's digital company Pottermore was launched, where fans can enjoy news, features and articles, as well as original content from J.K. Rowling. She is also the author of <i>The Casual Vacancy</i>, a novel for adult readers, and the <i>Strike </i>crime series, written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. She has received many awards and honours, including an OBE and Companion of Honour, France 's Legion d 'honneur, and the Hans Christian Andersen Award.0902Exclusive Ravenclaw House Edition of <i>Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets </i> a highly collectable must-have for all Harry Potter fans!0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408898130.jpgBloomsbury Harry Potter01Bloomsbury0220180628201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010227.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10050000229.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180628978140889811603039781408898116159781408898116BBB40201Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Slytherin EditionHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Slytherin Editionhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408898116001A01Rowling,J.K.1384YFA0102Let the magic of J.K. Rowling 's classic series take you back to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Issued to mark the 20th anniversary of first publication of <i>Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets</i>, these irresistible House Editions celebrate the noble character of the four Hogwarts houses. Featuring gorgeous house-themed cover art and interior line illustrations by Kate Greenaway Medal winner Levi Pinfold, each book will also have vibrant sprayed edges in the house livery. Entertaining bonus features exclusive to each house accompany the novel. All seven books in the series will be issued in these highly collectable House Editions.<br> <br> A must-have for anyone who has ever imagined sitting under the Sorting Hat in the Great Hall at Hogwarts waiting to hear the words, Better be SLYTHERIN! '<br>You 'll always find a home at Hogwarts!1302J.K. Rowling is the author of the record-breaking, multi-award-winning Harry Potter novels. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold over 450 million copies, been translated into 80 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. She has written three companion volumes in aid of charity- <i>Quidditch Through the Ages </i>and <i>Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them </i>(in aid of Comic Relief and Lumos), and <i>The Tales of Beedle the Bard </i>(in aid of Lumos), as well as a screenplay inspired by <i>Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them</i>, which marked the start of a five-film series to be written by the author. She has also collaborated on a stage play, <i>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two</i>, which opened in London 's West End in the summer of 2016. In 2012, J.K. Rowling 's digital company Pottermore was launched, where fans can enjoy news, features and articles, as well as original content from J.K. Rowling. She is also the author of <i>The Casual Vacancy</i>, a novel for adult readers, and the <i>Strike </i>crime series, written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. She has received many awards and honours, including an OBE and Companion of Honour, France 's Legion d 'honneur, and the Hans Christian Andersen Award.0902Exclusive Slytherin House Edition of <i>Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets </i> a highly collectable must-have for all Harry Potter fans!0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408898116.jpgBloomsbury Harry Potter01Bloomsbury0220180628201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010227.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10050000229.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180628978140888598703039781408885987159781408885987BBB40201Harry Potter - Diagon Alley: A Movie ScrHarry Potter - Diagon Alley: A Movie Scrhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408885987001A01Revenson,Jody48YFH0102Diagon Alley is a cobblestoned shopping area for wizards and witches, and it was Harry Potter 's first introduction to the wizarding world. On this bustling street, seen throughout the Harry Potter films, the latest brooms are for sale, wizard authors give book signings and young Hogwarts students acquire their school supplies cauldrons, quills, robes, wands and brooms.<br>This magical scrapbook takes readers on a tour of Diagon Alley, from Gringotts wizarding bank to Ollivanders wand shop, Weasleys ' Wizard Wheezes and beyond. Detailed profiles of each shop include concept illustrations, behind-the-scenes photographs and fascinating reflections from actors and film-makers that give readers an unprecedented inside look at the beloved wizarding location. Fans will also revisit key moments from the films, such as Harry 's first visit to Ollivanders when he is selected by his wand in <i>Harry Potter and the Philosopher 's Stone</i>,<i> </i>and Harry, Ron and Hermione 's escape from Gringotts on the back of a Ukrainian Ironbelly dragon in <i>Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1</i>.<br> <br> Destined to be a must-have collectible for fans of Harry Potter, <i>Diagon Alley- A Movie Scrapbook </i>also comes packed with removable inserts.1302Jody Revenson has written extensively about the Harry Potter films, with her most recent books being <i>J.K. Rowling 's Wizarding World- Movie Magic Volume One </i>and <i>Harry Potter- The Artifact Vault</i>. In her first foray into the wizarding world, she edited and contributed to the <i>New York Times</i> bestsellers <i>Harry Potter- Film Wizardry</i> and <i>Harry Potter- Page to Screen</i>.0902Packed with bonus inserts, <i>Diagon Alley: A Movie Scrapbook </i>is a one-of-a-kind tour through the beloved wizarding locale0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408885987.jpgBloomsbury Harry Potter01Bloomsbury0220180705201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070510227.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors1020180705030000229.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180705978140888524603039781408885246159781408885246BBB40201J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World: A Pop-Up Gallery of CuriositiesJ.K. Rowling's Wizarding World: A Pop-Up Gallery of Curiositieshttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408885246001A01Bros,Warner112YFY0102Celebrate 20 years of Harry Potter magic! <br> J.K. Rowling 's Wizarding World is full of magical curiosities- a flying car, a hat that sings, an enchanted case, and so much more. This small, deluxe pop-up book showcases three-dimensional renderings of some of the beloved curiosities from the Harry Potter films, including two pops related to the upcoming <i>Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them</i>. Pull out flaps will feature text that delves into the items on each spread and how they were achieved in the films.<br>This book will have doors that open from the middle of the front cover, a sturdy magnetic closure, and elastic loops to hold each pop firmly in place making it a perfect stand-alone display.1302Authors Bio, not available0902Celebrate 20 years of Harry Potter magic! <br> A small, deluxe pop-up book featuring three-dimensional renderings of some of the beloved curiosities of the Harry Potter films and two pops related to the upcoming<i> Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them</i>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408885246.jpgBloomsbury Children's Books01Bloomsbury0420161118201601AU NZ01203mm02170mm0329mm08380grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ21240235.00AUDAUUnited Book Distributors21252200237.00NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU040120161118978154760074803039781547600748159781547600748BCB10601Whisper of the TideWhisper of the Tidehttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781547600748001A01Tolcser, Sarah1352YFC0102Caro and Markos have settled into a routine- Wake up, eat breakfast, and try to figure out who might attempt to assassinate Markos today . . . so the currents aren 't exactly calm. Markos is in constant danger, and his claim to the throne is shaky without the support of an army. But then a powerful Archon offers Markos the military might he needs in exchange for marrying his daughter. Markos and Caro must decide which is more important- their love for each other or the fate of Akhaia. <br>With shipwrecks, lost treasure, old and new enemies, dark magic, and breathtaking romance, Sarah Tolcser weaves another epic story about chasing your fate and charting your own course.1302<b>Sarah Tolcser</b> is the author of <i>Song of the Current</i> and lives in New Orleans, where she is an elementary technology teacher. A graduate of St. Lawrence University, she double majored in writing and philosophy. She enjoys video games and NBA basketball. She is married, with two cats.<br>www.sarahtolcser.com/blog<br>@SarahTolcser0902The next book in the immersive fantasy Song of the Current series, set along the waterways of a magical world, perfect for fans of Sabaa Tahir and Victoria Aveyard.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781547600748.jpg01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010217.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000219.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180701978152669504803039781526695048159781526695048WXB30501Whisper of the Tide Mixed Copy PackWhisper of the Tide Mixed Copy Packhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781526695048001A01Point of Sale10WZ0102No Marketing Blurb1302Authors Bio, not available0902<SPAN lang=EN-AU><P dir=ltr align=left>Pack includes 8 copies of <I>Whisper the Tide</I> and 2 copies of <I>Song of the Current</I>, plus a free reading copy.<BR></SPAN>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781526695048.jpg01Bloomsbury0420180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ31102179.90AUDAUUnited Book Distributors310002199.90NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU040120180701978140888900803039781408889008159781408889008BCB10601Song of the CurrentSong of the Currenthttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408889008001A01Tolcser,Sarah1352YF0102Caroline Oresteia is destined for the river. Her father is a wherryman, as was her grandmother. All Caro needs is for the river god to whisper her name, and her fate is sealed. But at seventeen, Caro may be too late.<br>So when pirates burn ships and her father is arrested, Caro volunteers to transport cargo in exchange for his release. Secretly, Caro hopes that by piloting her own wherry, the river god will finally speak her name.<br>But when the cargo becomes more than Caro expected, she finds herself caught in a web of politics and lies. With much more than her father's life at stake, Caro must choose between the future she knows, and the one she could have never imagined.<br>Sarah Tolcser weaves an epic story of danger and destiny with the world building of Sabaa Tahir and the emotions of Mary E. Pearson.1302<b>Sarah Tolcser</b> lives in New Orleans, where she is an elementary technology teacher. A graduate of St. Lawrence University, she double majored in writing and philosophy. She enjoys video games and NBA basketball. She is married, with two cats.<br>http-//www.sarahtolcser.com/blog/<br>@SarahTolcser0902This immersive fantasy debut set along the waterways of a magical world will entrance fans of <i>The Thief </i>and <i>Walk on Earth a Stranger.</i>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408889008.jpgBloomsbury Children's Books01Bloomsbury0420170701201701AU NZ01198mm02130mm0324mm08270grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ21560217.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors21112100219.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU040120170701978168119937503039781681199375159781681199375BCB10601The Opposite of HereTheOpposite of Herehttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781681199375001A01Altebrando, Tara256YFCF0102Natalie's parents are taking her and three best friends on a week-long cruise for her birthday--a <i>sail</i>-a-bration! <i>Sigh.</i> It 's also only been months since her boyfriend died in a tragic accident, and she wants to be anywhere but here. So she 's surprised when she meets a guy on the first night and feels a connection she 's never felt before. After a late-night talk on a secluded part of the ship, Natalie runs to her cabin for a change of clothes. But when she returns, he 's gone without a trace. And something he said makes her think he may have jumped. . . . What pulled her to him, and what pulled him away' Where else could he go, and. . . was he ever even there'<br> With her signature thrilling storytelling, the author of <i>The Leaving </i>and <i>The Possible </i>dives into the story of a girl coming back from grief, and her struggle to be present in a twisting mystery with a Hitchcock-inspired twist, high stakes, and deep secrets.1302<b>Tara Altebrando</b> is the author of several middle grade and teen novels, including<i> The Possible</i> and <i>The Leaving</i>. She lives in New York City with her family.<br>www.taraaltebrando.com<br>@TaraAltebrando0902From the acclaimed author of <i>The Leaving</i>, another psychological suspense about the power of suggestion, with a Hitchcock-inspired twist.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781681199375.jpg01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010216.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000218.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180701978140888912103039781408889121159781408889121BCB10601The Weight of a Thousand FeathersTheWeight of a Thousand Feathershttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408889121001A01Conaghan, Brian1320YFB0102<i>Angry and irreverent, tender and poignant this is a bold exploration of the lengths to which we 'll go for the ones we love.</i> <i>From the Costa Children</i> '<i>s Award winning author of</i> When Mr Dog Bites<i> and </i>The Bombs That Brought Us Together<i>. Perfect for readers of Patrick Ness and Malorie Blackman.</i><br><i></i> <br> Child experts will tell you that I 'm way too young to carry such a burden of responsibility on my tender shoulders. But really, what do they know' '<br>Who is Bobby Seed'<br>He 's just your average sixteen-year-old same wants, same fears, same hang-ups. Dull, dull, dull. <br>But then there 's the Bobby Seed who 's a world away from average. The Bobby Seed who has to wipe his mum 's backside, sponge her clean three times a week, try to soothe her pain. The Bobby Seed whose job it is to provide for his younger brother, Danny, to rub his back when he 's stressed and can only groan and rock instead of speak.<br>That 's Bobby Seed. Same, same, same, yet different, different, different -1302Brian Conaghan was born and raised in the Scottish town of Coatbridge but now lives in Dublin. He has a Master of Letters in Creative Writing from the University of Glasgow. For many years Brian worked as a teacher and taught in Scotland, Italy and Ireland. His novels include <i>The Boy Who Made It Rain</i>, published in 2011, When Mr Dog Bites which was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal in 2015 and attracted both praise and controversy for its honest, moving and humorous depiction of a teenage boy with Tourette 's syndrome and <i>The Bombs That Brought Us Together</i>, winner of the Costa Children 's Book Award 2016.0902A bold, irreverent and tender novel about a young carer from the Costa Children 's Award winning author of <i>When Mr Dog Bites </i>and <i>The Bombs That Brought Us Together</i>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408889121.jpgBloomsbury Children's Books01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018110110216.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors1020181101015000218.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180701978152669505503039781526695055159781526695055WXB30501The Weight of a Thousand Feathers 8 CopyTheWeight of a Thousand Feathers 8 Copyhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781526695055001A01Point of Sale10WZ0102No Marketing Blurb1302Authors Bio, not available0902<SPAN lang=EN-AU><P dir=ltr align=left>Pack includes 8 copies of <I>The Weight of a Thousand Feathers,</I> bookmark pack plus a free reading copy.<BR></SPAN>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781526695055.jpgBLM YA01Bloomsbury0420180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ31102135.92AUDAUUnited Book Distributors310002151.92NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU040120180701978140888361703039781408883617159781408883617BCB10501SkylarksSkylarkshttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408883617001A01Gregory, Karen336YFB0102Karen Gregory 's heartfelt, thought-provoking second novel about love against the odds is perfect for readers of Lisa Williamson, Sara Barnard and Sarah Crossan. <br>When she was little, Joni used to have dreams that she could fly. But these days her feet are firmly on the ground they have to be when money 's tight and her dad can 't work and the whole family has to pull together to keep afloat.<br>Then she meets Annabel. Annabel is everything Joni isn 't, and yet there 's a spark between them. Though Joni barely believes it at first, she thinks they might be falling in love. <br>But when Annabel 's parents find out about the relationship, it 's clear they believe there are some differences that are impossible to overcome ...1302Karen Gregory has been a confirmed bookhead since early childhood. She wrote her first story about Bantra the mouse aged 12, then put away the word processor until her first child was born, when she was overtaken by the urge to write. A graduate of Somerville College, Oxford, and a project coordinator by day, she 's become adept at writing around the edges. Strong coffee and a healthy disregard for housework help. Karen lives in Wiltshire with her family.0902The stunning and heartfelt second novel from the author of <i>Countless.</i> Perfect for readers of Lisa Williamson, Sara Barnard and Sarah Crossan0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408883617.jpgBloomsbury Children's Books01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110216.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070105000218.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180701978152669506203039781526695062159781526695062XZB30501Skylarks Postcard SetSkylarks Postcard Sethttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781526695062001A01BLOOMSBURY CHILDREN1WZ0102No Marketing Blurb1302Authors Bio, not available09020401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781526695062.jpgBLM YA01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ10201807011020AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070106002.00NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180701978168119699203039781681196992159781681196992BCB10601Crossing Ebenezer CreekCrossing Ebenezer Creekhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781681196992001A01Bolden, Tonya240YFA0102When Mariah and her young brother Zeke are suddenly freed from slavery, they join Sherman's march through Georgia. Mariah wants to believe that the brutalities of slavery are behind them, but even as hope glimmers, there are many hardships yet to come. When she meets a free black named Caleb, Mariah dreams in a way she never dared . . . of a future worth living and the possibility of true love. But even hope comes at a cost, and as the difficult march continues toward the churning waters of Ebenezer Creek, Mariah's dreams are as vulnerable as ever. <br>In this powerful exploration of a little-known tragedy perfect for fans of Ruta Sepetys, readers will never forget the souls of Ebenezer Creek.1302<b>Tonya Bolden</b> is a critically acclaimed award-winning author/co-author/editor of more than two dozen books for young people. They include <i>Finding Family </i>which received two starred reviews and was a <i>Kirkus Reviews </i>and <i>Bank Street </i>Best Children 's Book of the Year; <i>Maritcha- A Nineteenth-Century American Girl</i>, a Coretta Scott King honor book and James Madison Book Award winner; <i>MLK- Journey of a King</i>, winner of a National Council of Teachers of English Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children; <i>Emancipation Proclamation- Lincoln and the Dawn of Liberty</i>, an ALSC Notable Children 's Book, CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People, and winner of the NCSS Carter G. Woodson Middle Level Book Award. Tonya also received the Children 's Book Guild of Washington, DC 's Nonfiction Award. A Princeton University magna cum laude baccalaureate with a master 's degree from Columbia University, Tonya lives in New York City. <br>www.tonyaboldenbooks.com0902Award-winning author Tonya Bolden sheds light on an unknown moment of the Civil War to readers in a searing, poetic novel about the dream of freedom.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781681196992.jpgBloomsbury Children's USA01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010214.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000216.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180701978140888219103039781408882191159781408882191BCB10501The ExplorerTheExplorerhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408882191001A01Rundell, Katherine416YFB0102<b>Winner of the Costa Children's Book Award 2017</b><br><b>Winner of the </b><b>London Book Fair Children's Travel Book of the Year</b><br><b>Longlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal</b><br><b><br>'I loved <i>The Explorer</i>' Jacqueline Wilson </b><br><b>'Rundell is now unarguably in the FIRST RANK' Philip Pullman</b><br>From his seat in the tiny aeroplane, Fred watches as the mysteries of the Amazon jungle pass by below him. He has always dreamed of becoming an explorer, of making history and of reading his name amongst the lists of great discoveries. If only he could land and look about him.<br>As the plane crashes into the canopy, Fred is suddenly left without a choice. He and the three other children may be alive, but the jungle is a vast, untamed place. With no hope of rescue, the chance of getting home feels impossibly small.<br>Except, it seems, someone has been there before them -1302Katherine Rundell spent her childhood in Africa and Europe. After completing a degree in English and a doctorate on John Donne, she is now a full-time writer and a Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford, where she studies Renaissance literature and climbs old buildings at night. Katherine is the bestselling author of <i>The Wolf Wilder</i> and <i>Rooftoppers</i>, which won the Waterstones Children 's Book Prize and the Blue Peter Book Award and was shortlisted for many others. In 2017 she was selected as one of Hay Festival's Hay30 influential young thinkers to watch.<br>Hannah Horn is a UK-based artist who specialises in illustration, paint and printmaking. Born in Aberdeen, Hannah studied fashion illustration at the London College of Fashion. In her career thus far she has produced work for a diverse range of projects including fashion, print, skateboarding brands and album artwork. <i>The Explorer</i> is her first children's fiction illustration project.0902Award-winning author Katherine Rundell returns with a new story inspired by her expedition to the Amazon and Eva Ibbotson's beloved <i>Journey to the River Sea</i>. A modern classic of adventure, survival and friendship, <i>The Explorer </i>is the winner of the Costa Children's Book Award and is the must-have book of the year by the finest writer of her generation0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408882191.jpgBloomsbury Children's Books01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ01197mm02129mm0332mm08378grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1020180701200216.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070108500218.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180701978140888613703039781408886137159781408886137BBB40201Max Champion and the Great Race Car RobberyMax Champion and the Great Race Car Robberyhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408886137001A01McCall Smith, Alexander144YFB0102Start your engines and get in gear for an action-packed story from the bestselling author of <i>The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency</i> series, Alexander McCall Smith, with fun and energetic illustrations by Kate Hindley.<br>When Max finds an old car that has his last name Champion on the bonnet, he learns that his grandfather used to make some of the best cars around ... and race them! That is, until his ideas book and his favourite car, Arabella, were stolen by greedy rival Mr Grabber.<br>Can Max find a way to get back what Grandfather Gus lost' And will Arabella ever be seen again'1302Alexander McCall Smith CBE is the author of over sixty books, including the internationally bestselling series <i>The No. 1 Ladies ' Detective Agency</i>. He has won three Author of the Year awards (British Book Awards, Booksellers ' Association and Waterstones). Alexander lives in Edinburgh, Scotland.<br>Kate Hindley lives and works in Birmingham (near the chocolate factory). She studied Illustration at Falmouth College of Art and went on to work for two years as a children 's print designer whilst working freelance on children 's books and greetings cards. Kate 's first picture book, <i>The Great Snortle Hunt</i>, written by Claire Freedman, was longlisted for the 2013 Kate Greenaway Medal.0902An action-packed story of justice, cheese-and-tomato sandwiches and the greatest car ever from bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith, with spectacular illustrations by Kate Hindley0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408886137.jpgBloomsbury Children's Books01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors1005000221.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180701978168119649703039781681196497159781681196497BCB10601Unicorn Princesses 5: Breeze's BlastUnicorn Princesses 5: Breeze's Blasthttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781681196497001A01Bliss, Emily128YFH0102In the Rainbow Realm, a magical land ruled by a circle of unicorn princesses, Princess Breeze invites human girl Cressida to the Blast--a special day where all the unicorn princesses ride huge kites into the clouds for a fantastic feast in the sky. But Ernest, the blundering wizard-lizard, casts a spell that accidentally goes wrong. Cressida ventures with Breeze to the Windy Meadows to find giant bats sleeping on the kites. If the bats don't move, the Blast will have to be canceled! Will Cressida be able to save the day'<br>This magical series is full of sparkle, fun, and friendship.1302<b>Emily Bliss</b> lives just down the street from a forest. From her living room window, she can see a big oak tree with a magic keyhole. Like Cressida Jenkins, she knows that unicorns are real.<br><b>Sydney Hanson</b> was raised in Minnesota alongside numerous pets and brothers. In addition to her traditional illustrations, Sydney has worked for several animation shops, including Nickelodeon and Disney Interactive. In her spare time she enjoys traveling and spending time outside with her adopted brother, a Labrador retriever named Cash. She is the illustrator of the Unicorn Princesses series and the picture book, <i>Next to You. </i>Sydney lives in Los Angeles.<br>www.sydwiki.tumblr.com0902This sweet commercial chapter book series features sparkly, magical unicorn princesses and the human girl who befriends them.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781681196497.jpgBloomsbury Children's USA01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ10201807011029.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070105000211.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180701978168119652703039781681196527159781681196527BCB10601Unicorn Princesses 6: Moon's DanceUnicorn Princesses 6: Moon's Dancehttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781681196527001A01Bliss, Emily128YFH0102Cressida Jenkins has a secret--she frequently visits an enchanted land called the Rainbow Realm and has befriended the magical unicorn princesses that rule there. When Princess Moon invites her to the annual Starlight Ball in the Night Forest, Cressida can't wait to dress up in her gown and dance the night away. But Ernest the blundering wizard-lizard casts a spell that vanishes the entire ballroom, and the only other available space is filthy--it hasn't been used in years. Will Cressida be able to find a way to decorate the old ballroom' One thing is certain, all the unicorn princesses will need to use their magic together!<br>This magical series is full of sparkle, fun, and friendship.1302<b>Emily Bliss</b> lives just down the street from a forest. From her living room window, she can see a big oak tree with a magic keyhole. Like Cressida Jenkins, she knows that unicorns are real.<br><b>Sydney Hanson</b> was raised in Minnesota alongside numerous pets and brothers. In addition to her traditional illustrations, Sydney has worked for several animation shops, including Nickelodeon and Disney Interactive. In her spare time she enjoys traveling and spending time outside with her adopted brother, a Labrador retriever named Cash. She is the illustrator of the Unicorn Princesses series and the picture book, <i>Next to You. </i>Sydney lives in Los Angeles.<br>www.sydwiki.tumblr.com0902This sweet commercial chapter book series features sparkly, magical unicorn princesses and the human girl who befriends them.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781681196527.jpgBloomsbury Children's USA01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ10201807011029.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070105000211.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180701978161963138003039781619631380159781619631380BCB10601Agnes and ClarabelleAgnes and Clarabellehttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781619631380001A01Griffin, Adele,Sheinmel, Courtney80YNNF0102<b>Introducing the Read & Bloom line for newly independent readers with a charming and quirky story about two unusual best friends . . . </b><br>Meet Agnes and Clarabelle!<br>Agnes the pig and Clarabelle the chicken are best friends through every season! Whether it 's planning the perfect birthday party in the spring, spending a summer day at the beach, braving a big department store in the fall, or making the very best pizza in winter, they help each other through every up and down. For Agnes and Clarabelle, everything is better when they 're together!1302<b>Adele Griffin</b> is the author of a number of acclaimed series books for young readers, including the Witch Twins, Vampire Island, and most recently The Oodlethunks- <i>Oona Finds an Egg </i>and <i>Steg-O-Normous</i>. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her family and their small dog, Edith. <br>www.adelegriffin.com <br>@adelegriffin<br><b>Courtney Sheinmel</b> has written over a dozen highly celebrated books for kids and teens, including the Stella Batts series for young readers, the YA novel, <i>Edgewater</i>, and a new middle grade series, The Kindness Club. She lives in New York City.<br>www.courtneysheinmel.com <br>@courtneywrites<br><b>Sara Palacios</b> is the illustrator of the Pura Belpre Honor-winning picture book <i>Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match</i>. She lives in San Francisco and Mexico City.<br>www.sarapalaciosillustrations.com0902Introducing the Read & Bloom line for newly independent readers with a charming and quirky story about two unusual best friends . . . Agnes the pig and Clarabelle the chicken.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781619631380.jpgBloomsbury Children's USA01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ101029.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000211.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180701978147292948803039781472929488159781472929488BCB10501The Silver HandTheSilver Handhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472929488001A01Deary, Terry304YFB0102This brand new, thrilling adventure from bestselling 'Horrible Histories' author Terry Deary brings the closing days of the First World War to life. Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo and John Boyne.<br>It's 1918 and the Great War is entering its final phase. In northern France, young Aimee has just found out that her mother is part of a spy network working with the British. After reluctantly befriending Marius, a German boy who has been left behind by his countrymen, she must try to help him get back behind German lines while evading a traitor she has helped to discover.<br>This page-turning adventure sheds new light on the First World War and will have readers gripped from start to finish.1302Terry Deary is the author of over 300 fiction and non-fiction books, which have been published in 32 languages. His historical fiction for older children <i>Tudor Terror </i>has been praised as "a marvellous blend of fact and fiction" (<i>School Librarian</i>). His non-fiction has been consistently in the best-seller lists since 1994. His <i>Horrible Histories</i> celebrated their 15th anniversary in 2008, having sold over 10 million copies worldwide and been adapted as television series, theatre tours and museum exhibitions. Terry Deary was voted "Outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th Century" by <i>Books for Keeps </i>magazine.0902'Horrible Histories' author Terry Deary takes us back in time for a brand new, thrilling adventure set in the closing days of the First World War. <b>Flashbacks</b> offer dramatic stories set in key moments in history.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472929488.jpgBloomsbury Education01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018120110214.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018120104000216.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180701978147294020903039781472940209159781472940209BCB10501Pirates of Poseidon: An Ancient Greek MysteryPirates of Poseidon: An Ancient Greek Mysteryhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472940209001A01Pirotta, Saviour240YFT0102A thrilling mix of Sherlock Holmes and ancient Greece from bestselling author Saviour Pirotta, with stunning illustrations from up-and-coming illustrator Freya Hartas. This exciting adventure will have readers gripped from start to finish.<br>When scribe Nico and his perceptive friend Thrax travel with their master to the island of Aegina, the boys are once again faced with a mystery. A merchant is seeking a valuable ring that was stolen from him, so he can avoid a curse. But on the seas around one of the richest islands in the world lurks a pirate with a golden mask, who is also in pursuit of the ring. Can Nico and Thrax follow the clues, rescue the ring and escape from the pirates of Poseidon' <br>This dramatic and mysterious tale is packed with wonderful characters and insight into the daily life of the ancient Greeks, a required topic in the KS2 History curriculum. Perfect for fans of the <i>Roman Mysteries</i>, or anyone interested in ancient Greece.1302<b>Saviour Pirotta</b> is originally from Malta and now lives in Scarborough, Yorkshire. He is the author of nearly one hundred titles, ranging from non-fiction about pirates to short novels, as well as stories for <i>Barbie </i>magazine, Disney and educational material for the Teletubbies franchise. He is the author of <i>The Orchard Book of First Greek Myths</i> which has been published successfully around the world in countries as diverse as Italy, Greece, Brazil and Korea.0902Sherlock Holmes meets ancient Greece in this thrilling adventure by bestselling author Saviour Pirotta. Join Nico and Thrax as they try escape from the pirates of Poseidon. <b>Flashbacks</b> offer dramatic stories set in key moments in history.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472940209.jpgBloomsbury Education01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010215.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors1002500217.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180701978140889119303039781408891193159781408891193BCB10601Baby's First Bank HeistBaby's First Bank Heisthttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408891193001A01Whalley, Jim32YBC0102Move over, Bonnie and Clyde, because there 's a new criminal mastermind in town ... Baby Frank! <br>Baby Frank 's parents say that he can 't have a pet Pets are for older kids ', Be happy with your teddy ', They cost too much to keep ' which leaves Baby Frank with a BIG problem because he REALLY wants a pet. What 's a baby to do ... ' Rob a bank, of course! But will money buy Baby Frank the fluffy pet he so desperately wants'<br>This is a major new partnership Stephen Collins, cartoonist in <i>Guardian Weekend </i>magazine, and Jim Whalley, an exciting debut author. It 's <i>Burglar Bill</i> for a whole new generation and is perfect for fans of Chris Haughton, Rob Biddulph and Jon Klassen.1302Jim Whalley went to UEA with the intention of writing daft stories but got sidetracked into student journalism and academia. He ended up with PhD in Film Studies and got back to writing stories in his spare time. He eventually quit academia because the stories were more fun, a move he justified by also renovating a house. He now lives in that house in Yorkshire with his wife and two children, Fletch and Charlie.<br>Stephen Collins is an illustrator and cartoonist who lives in Hertfordshire with his wife and two children, Frank and George. His work has appeared in many publications worldwide, and he has a weekly comic in <i>Guardian Weekend </i>magazine. In 2013 Jonathan Cape published his debut graphic novel <i>The Gigantic Beard That Was Evil</i><i>,</i> which was shortlisted for the Waterstones Book Of The Year award and an Eisner Award. His collection of strips <i>Some Comics</i> was published by Jonathan Cape in October 2014. He is currently working on his second graphic novel, which will be published by Jonathan Cape in 2018.0902Meet Baby Frank, the world 's most unlikely criminal, as he masterminds his very own bank heist. Why' To get money for a fluffy new pet, of course0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408891193.jpgBloomsbury Children's Books01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110214.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors1020180701010216.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180701978140889761403039781408897614159781408897614BCB10601The Selfish Crocodile Anniversary EditionTheSelfish Crocodile Anniversary Editionhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408897614001A01Charles, Faustin32YBC0102A VERY selfish crocodile is causing trouble in the river and the other forest animals are too scared to stand up to him.But one day, the selfish crocodile has a problem that he can 't fix on his own.<br>Will the other animals help him solve his snappy dilemma'<br>Celebrate twenty years of this classic story about friendship,bravery and learning to share, brought to life<br>with bright, bold illustrations.1302Faustin Charles is a renowned poet and story-teller. His collection of Afro-Caribbean rhymes was published to great success by Puffin. Faustin spends much time in schools and libraries story-telling. He lives in North London. <br>Mike Terry is most well-known for his wonderful cover illustrations for Dick King-Smith, including <i>The Hodgeheg</i> and <i>The Sheep-Pig </i>(the basis for the successful film Babe). He lives in Hythe, Kent.0902A special anniversary edition of this contemporary classic in which a very selfish crocodile sees the error of his way; celebrating twenty years since its first publication.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408897614.jpgBloomsbury Children's Books01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110216.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070104000218.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180701978140888525303039781408885253159781408885253BCB10601The Selfish Crocodile Anniversary EditionTheSelfish Crocodile Anniversary Editionhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408885253001A01Charles, Faustin32YBC0102Every morning a very large and very snappy crocodile shouts this selfish message- `Stay away from my river! It's MY river! If you come in my river, I'll eat you all!' The animals in the forest don't know what to do. They are frightened of the crocodile. Even the fish, tadpoles, frogs, crabs and crayfish stay out of the water. Until one day the creatures are woken by a loud groaning sound which turns out to be the selfish crocodile in a lot of pain, and the smallest of them all, a little mouse, finds a way to solve their snappy dilemma! <br>Celebrate 20 years of the classic <i>The Selfish Crocodile</i> with this anniversary edition! Astoundingly bright, bold illustrations bring to life all the wonderful creatures of the forest in a rainbow of colours.1302Faustin Charles is a renowned poet and story-teller. His collection of Afro-Caribbean rhymes was published to great success by Puffin. Faustin spends much time in schools and libraries story-telling. He lives in North London. <br>Mike Terry is most well-known for his wonderful cover illustrations for Dick King-Smith, including The Hodgeheg and The Sheep-Pig (the basis for the successful film Babe). Mike lives in Hythe, Kent.0902Celebrate 20 years of the classic <i>The Selfish Crocodile</i> with this anniversary edition!0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408885253.jpgBloomsbury Children's Books01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110214.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070104010216.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180701978168119720303039781681197203159781681197203ZZB40201Bear's ScareBear's Scarehttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781681197203001A01Grant,Jacob32YB0102Bear likes to keep his house clean and tidy. In fact, the only thing Bear loves more than cleaning is taking care of his small stuffed friend, Ursa.<br>Then Bear sees a sticky spiderweb . . . and where there 's a web there is certainly a spider! The messy guest must be found, but what Bear and Ursa finally discover might just be an unlikely friend.<br>Opposites attract in this adorable story, where new friends come in all shapes and sizes.1302<b>Jacob Grant</b> is the author and illustrator of <i>Scaredy Kate</i>, <i>Little Bird 's Bad Word,</i> and his newest book, <i>Cat Knit</i>. He is a winner of the annual Don Freeman Work In-Progress Grant by the SCBWI. Jacob lives in Chicago with his family. <br>www.jacobgrantbooks.com<br>jacobgerms.tumblr.com<br>@jacob_germs (Twitter)0902This adorable, quirky picture book features a charming odd-couple friendship and is perfect for fans of Peter Brown and Greg Pizzoli.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781681197203.jpgBloomsbury Children's USA01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110222.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070103000224.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180701978184688435103039781846884351159781846884351BCB10601The New Football CoachTheNew Football Coachhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781846884351001A01Demers, Dominique96YFB0102Miss Charlotte the new coach of a children 's football team has some odd methods to prepare them for the big match. She decides to teach them to lose! And to have fun. Incredibly, it seems to work, as the kid who was always useless on the pitch suddenly scores a screamer in practice. But will their hopes of victory be dashed when the ambitious star player decides to join the other team'<br>The latest instalment in Dominique Demers 's popular Adventures of Miss Charlotte series, <i>The New Football Coach</i>, brilliantly illustrated by Tony Ross, is a marvellous tale about believing in yourself and beating the odds.1302A former professor and journalist in her native Canada, Dominique Demers is the successful author of over fifty books for children, young adults and adults.0902The latest instalment in Dominique Demers 's popular Adventures of Miss Charlotte series, <i>The New Football Coach</i>, brilliantly illustrated by Tony Ross, is a marvellous tale about believing in yourself and beating the odds.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781846884351.jpgAlma Books01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110214.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070101800216.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978184688415303039781846884153159781846884153BCB10601Mysterious LibrarianMysterious Librarianhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781846884153001A01Demers,Dominiqu;Ross,Tony1010102When the mysterious and eccentric Miss Charlotte arrives in the village of Saint-Anatole to take over the tiny library, the locals are surprised to find out that she does things differently. Wearing a long blue dress and a giant hat, she takes her books out for a walk in a wheelbarrow and shows the children that reading can be fun and useful. Sometimes she is so caught up in the magic of the stories she shares with her audience that she forgets all sense of reality so much so that one day she loses consciousness and the children must find a way to bring her back.<br>The second in Dominique Demers 's popular The Adventures of Miss Charlotte series, The Mysterious Librarian, brilliantly illustrated by Tony Ross, is a wonderful story about the magical and inspiring power of books.1302A former professor and journalist in her native Canada, Dominique Demers is the successful author of over fifty books for children, young adults and adults.0902A wonderful story about the magical and inspiring power of books, written by one of the most popular children's authors in Quebec. It follows the adventure of Miss Charlotte, an excentric woman who, in the previous book, (The New Teacher) pretended to be a new teacher, turning the life of a school upside down. A character all children will fall in love with: a new Mary Poppins.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781846884153.jpgAlma Books01Bloomsbury0420170524201701AU NZ01196mm02128mm0313mm08102grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ211520214.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors2112100215.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU040120170524978184688399603039781846883996159781846883996BCB10601New TeacherNew Teacherhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781846883996001A01Demers,Dominique;Ross,Tony;Berg,Sander1100YFA0102Mademoiselle Charlotte, the new teacher, is not like the others- she wears a large hat and a crumpled dress that make her look like a scarecrow, and she talks to a rock. The children think she is crazy at first, but soon realize she makes school more fun than ever, getting them to measure the room with cooked spaghetti in maths class, telling fascinating stories about a gorilla and even taking the pupils on at football.<br>The first book in Dominique Demers 's popular series, The New Teacher, brilliantly illustrated by Tony Ross, is an entertaining, imaginative and inspiring book that will make you wish you had a teacher just like Mademoiselle Charlotte.1302A former professor and journalist in her native Canada, Dominique Demers is the successful author of over fifty books for children, young adults and adults.0902This book is the first in the series of Mademoiselle Charlotte's Advenutures where the main character keep on changing her identity and delight all children. In the first book she is a teacher, then she will be a librarian, after that a football coach, a minister and so on. Mademoiselle Charlotte is a modern Mary Poppins. The series has been very popular in Canada where it's adapted on television.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781846883996.jpgAlma Books01Bloomsbury0420160824201601AU NZ01199mm02129mm038mm08100grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ211000214.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors21900215.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU040120160824978147294527303039781472945273159781472945273BCB10501100 Ideas for Early Years Practitioners: Observation, Assessment & Planning100 Ideas for Early Years Practitioners: Observation, Assessment & Planninghttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472945273001A01Sargent, Marianne176YQ0102<i>100 Ideas for Early Years Practitioners- Observation, Assessment & Planning</i> is<b> </b>not only filled with easy to implement and practical ideas for the early years classroom, but it also demonstrates why assessment is an important formative tool to help further children 's learning. <br>In this book, early years expert and experienced author Marianne Sargent explains the cycle of observation, assessment and planning with advice on how to carry out different types of observation, guidance on how to make effective use of observations to assess children 's knowledge and understanding, and explanations for how to use this information to inform future planning. The book also offers ideas on how to carry out summative assessments as well as how to organise assessment information for reporting purposes.<br>With the ever-increasing focus on observation, assessment and planning in the early years, this book is a must-have for all practitioners looking to effectively introduce all three into their setting while still ensuring the children in their care are in an environment where they can be confident, feel supported and still have fun as they grow and learn.1302Marianne Sargent currently works as a full-time writer specialising in early years education. She has a PGCE in Primary Education with English specialism and an MA in Early Years Education. She has worked as a teaching assistant in key stages 3 and 4 (including SATS preparation in year 9), taught nursery and reception children and lectured on BA Education and Primary PGCE courses at university level. She has first-hand experience in teaching young EAL speakers in class, as well as supporting their parents.0902With the ever-increasing focus on observation, assessment and planning, this new title in the best-selling <i>100 Ideas </i>series is filled with accessible and practical ideas for practitioners to effectively introduce all three into the early years setting.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472945273.jpgBloomsbury Education01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110227.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10201807010200229.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180701978147294647803039781472946478159781472946478BCB10501100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Supporting EAL Learners100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Supporting EAL Learnershttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472946478001A01Pim, Chris128JNUM0102A brand new title in the best-selling 100 Ideas series providing primary teachers with strategies and activities to support the induction, assessment and learning of pupils with English as an additional language (EAL), with a range of ideas for use both in the classroom and to adopt as a whole-school approach. There is an emphasis on using ICT throughout the book, featuring advice on where to find the best software, resources and websites. <br>Ideas include- setting up the classroom, parent conferences, cross-cultural maths, effective questioning techniques and running a 'Young Interpreter Scheme.' <i>100 Ideas for Primary Teachers- Supporting Children with EAL</i> is a treasure trove of adaptable ideas to use for pupils who are beginners and advanced learners of EAL.1302Chris Pim is a specialist teacher for Hampshire Ethnic Minority and Traveller Achievement Service (ETMAS), and an independent EAL and ICT consultant.0902From EAL expert Chris Pim comes 100 ideas for providing primary teachers with strategies and activities to support the induction, assessment and learning of students with English as an additional language (EAL) in tutor time, in specific subjects and at whole-school level.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472946478.jpgBloomsbury Education01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018110110227.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10201811010500229.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180701978147295411403039781472954114159781472954114BCB10501100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Supporting EAL Learners100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Supporting EAL Learnershttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472954114001A01Pim, Chris,Driver, Catharine128JNLC0102From EAL experts Chris Pim and Catharine Driver come 100 ideas for providing secondary teachers with strategies and activities to support the induction, assessment and learning of students with English as an additional language (EAL) in tutor time, in specific subjects and at whole-school level.<br>It can be a challenge for teachers to plan lessons, implement strategies and create effective resources for EAL students when there is so much pressure to deliver engaging and innovative lessons that both adhere to demands of the curriculum and get the necessary results. This book provides practical plans for giving EAL learners general support, but also includes ideas linked to specific subjects, especially key problem areas such as mathematics and science, to help EAL learners get the most out of lessons.<br><i>100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers- Supporting Learners with EAL</i> is a treasure trove of adaptable ideas to use for students who are new to English, beginners and advanced learners of EAL.1302Chris Pim is a specialist teacher for Hampshire Ethnic Minority and Traveller Achievement Service (ETMAS), and an independent EAL and ICT consultant.<br>Catharine Driver is an independent consultant and trainer for English as an additional language and is currently a senior advisor for the British Council EAL Nexus project. She has wide experience of working in multilingual schools and local authorities across the UK.0902From EAL experts Chris Pim and Catharine Driver come 100 ideas for providing secondary teachers with strategies and activities to support the induction, assessment and learning of students with English as an additional language (EAL) in tutor time, in specific subjects and at whole-school level.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472954114.jpgBloomsbury Education01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018110110227.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10201811010500229.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180701978147295158803039781472951588159781472951588BCB10601Igniting Children's WritingIgniting Children's Writinghttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472951588001A01McCaughan, Mark128JNLB0102Research by the Education Endowment Foundation has confirmed that developing metacognition (supporting pupils to think about and develop themselves as learners) is a strategy with high and proven impact. The activities in this book support this process by encouraging pupils to independently think and talk about their writing and reading choices. <br>In recent years, the volume and nature of the curriculum has led to many schools separating the different skills in the curriculum from subject to subject; the activities in this book strengthen the relationship between the different skills so that pupils make links and connections in their learning, whichever lesson they're in. <br>These 50 activities are fun, creative and can be easily adapted by teachers with links to additional resources available online. Each one has been tried and tested by author Mark McCaughan, who is currently supporting schools where performance was low in the Reading SATs, and using the activities to great effect. A perfect resource for any teacher looking to develop literacy skills across the curriculum, and help their pupils gain confidence in reading and writing.1302Mark McCaughan is an experienced senior leader and local authority consultant, and has led teacher training in English Subject Leadership; Best Practice in Reading; Writing; Let 's Have a Think the Power of Metacognition; Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar; Mastery in English; Cross-Phase Reading; Whole-school Literacy; Cross-curricular Planning and Learning. He has taken on whole-school, subject and pastoral leadership through three 'Outstanding' Ofsted inspection and is currently supporting schools where performance was low in the Reading SATs and using the activities provided in this book to great effect.0902These 50 activities are recipes for success, with the ingredients of reading, writing, thinking, spelling and talking blended together to spice-up literacy with links to additional downloadable resources online. Each activity has been tried and tested by author Mark McCaughan, who is currently supporting schools where performance was low in the Reading SATs, and using the activities to great effect.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472951588.jpgBloomsbury Education01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018110110227.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10201811010200229.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180701978140888975603039781408889756159781408889756BBB40201MothMothhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408889756001A01Thomas, Isabel48YXZG0102How did one little moth answer the world 's biggest question' Dark, haunting and visually spectacular, Moth is a fantastically unique non-fiction picture book that captures the struggle of animal survival against the background of an evolving human world in a unique and atmospheric introduction to Darwin 's theory of Natural Selection.<br>Written by the incredible Isabel Thomas and illustrated by super talent, Daniel Egneus, Moth is a beautifully atmospheric non-fiction picture book about the way in which animals have evolved, intertwined with the complication of human intervention. <br> <i> Through light and dark a story will be told - </i><br>This is the story of the peppered moth. A true tale that introduces the concept of survival and evolution in the animal kingdom against the backdrop of a world changed by humans. The colour of an animal can determine whether it lives or dies. But what will happen to it when humans change the world... Who will survive' Who will evolve' Who will die out'<br><b> </b><br> <i>People built factories and burned coal to power magnificent machines. They made steam trains to take things here there and everywhere. Chimneys filled the air with smoke and soot</i> - <br> With natural selection Darwin answered the world 's biggest question. The colour of an animal can determine whether it lives or dies. If it is easily spotted by predators, it may well become a meal. Hidden nicely against its backdrop, an animal can escape its enemies for another day. When humans come along and change the world with their factories and machines, darkness fills the air. The peppered moth that hides amongst the lush lichen trees is unable to escape, unable to hide and unable to avoid becoming a tasty meal for a hungry predator. Years roll by and black moths take over the soot covered trees where the peppered moths once sat. Until the world begins to change again...<br> The story of the peppered moth is the most famous example of Darwin's evolution theory and the best evidence scientists have to prove it. It is a story that is studied the world over from primary level to academic level.<br>And it has never been told in this way before.1302Author, Isabel Thomas is prolific children 's author and science writer and has written over 130 books for children and young people for Bloomsbury, DK, Hodder, Laurence King, Lonely Planet, Macmillan, OUP, Quarto and many more.<br>Shortlisted in 2016 for the UK <i>Royal Society Young People 's Book Prize</i> <br>Shortlisted in 2016 for the UK <i>ASE Book of the Year</i><br>Shortlisted several times for the UK <i>Blue Peter Book Awards</i><br>Illustrator, Daniel Egneus is a rising star in the book world. Most recently he illustrated Neil Gaiman 's <i>American Gods.</i> He has also worked on the <i>Raven Child and the Snow Witch</i>, as well as The Thing. He is a well-regarded fashion artist, regularly illustrating for the likes of <i>Chanel, H&M, Nike</i> and many more.0902How did one little moth answer one of the world 's biggest question' Dark, haunting and visually spectacular, Moth is fantastically unique non-fiction picture book that captures the struggle of animal survival against the background of an evolving human world in a unique and atmospheric introduction to Darwin 's theory of Natural Selection.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408889756.jpgBLM CHILDREN NON FICTION01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110224.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors1020180701015000226.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180701978168119822403039781681198224159781681198224BBB40201You Are MightyYou Are Mightyhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781681198224001A01Paul, Caroline128YXZG0102Passionate about politics' Dedicated to saving the environment' Outspoken about animal rights' No matter the cause, kids can make a difference! This guide features change-maker tips as well as anecdotes of young activists around the globe and throughout history. The suggested activist tactics covered range from tweaking everyday habits--like the sisters who call themselves the Plastic Patrol and convinced their family to stop using grocery bags and straws--to stretching to achieve something extraordinary--like the teen who used food waste to invent a water purification system. Told in Caroline Paul's trademark breezy voice and including Lauren Tamaki's delightful spot illustrations and tons of DIY activities, this is the ultimate practical--and fun!--manual for kids looking to change the world.1302<b>Caroline Paul</b> is the author of the <i>New York Times </i>bestselling <i>The Gutsy Girl- Escapades for Your Life of Epic Adventure</i> as well as the adult titles <i>Lost Cat- A True Story of Love, Desperation, and GPS Technology</i>; <i>East Wind, Rain</i>; and <i>Fighting Fire</i>. She lives in San Francisco, California.<br> <br><b>Lauren Tamaki </b>has illustrated articles for the <i>New York Times</i>, Lena Dunham's <i>Lenny Letters</i>, and the Brooklyn edition of the Wildsam Field Guides. <i>You Are Mighty</i> is her first children's book. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.0902From the author of the <i>New York Times </i>bestselling <i>The Gutsy Girl</i>, an inspiring, instructional, and fun guide for kid activists.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781681198224.jpgBloomsbury Children's USA01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010224.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000226.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180701978140888950303039781408889503159781408889503BCB10601Splat the Fact!Splat the Fact!http://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408889503001A01Frost, Adam160YBG0102Watch out! Some incorrect facts have escaped from my imagination and into the pages of this book. On every page there are incredible, hilarious, unlikely facts that are completely true - and one fact that isn 't! Can you find the imposter fact and reveal it before it goes out into the world'<br>Can you guess which of these facts is NOT true' <br>Woodlice have blue blood.<br>Dead cabbage cafe is the name of a band. <br>King Edward III banned football in England. <br>You swallow about 1 litre of snot a day! (That 's roughly 5 skips FULL of snot, swallowed during your lifetime.)<br>When glass snakes are attacked, their tail shatters into little pieces these pieces jump around and distract the predator - while the rest of the snake escapes! <br> <br>Read on as you hunt for fascinating facts and use your detective skills to uncover the untrue fact '. With hilarious illustrations, you 'll need all your brains to discover the answers- can you squash ' the made-up bug fact, decipher hieroglyphics, and join the stars in a night-time sky to find all the answers'1302Adam Frost is one of the UK's most exciting children's writers. He has won the Blue Peter Book Award 2016 - Best Book with Facts, and been nominated for the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize. When Adam is not collecting weird and wonderful facts, he works as a website editor and information designer for publications such as The Guardian, Buzzfeed and The BFI. His favourite animal is the brown-throated sloth.0902Your mission, if you choose to accept: uncover the incorrect facts in this book. They'll be carefully hidden amongst unbelievable-but-TRUE facts - and when you find them, you'll have to laser them, doodle on them, lasso them, squash them, fart on them... you'll have to reveal them as imposters!0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408889503.jpgBLM CHILDREN NON FICTION01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110214.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070105000216.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180701978152669507903039781526695079159781526695079XZB30501Splat the Fake Fact! BookmarksSplat the Fake Fact! Bookmarkshttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781526695079001A01BLOOMSBURY CHILDREN1WZ0102No Marketing Blurb1302Authors Bio, not available09020401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781526695079.jpgBLM CHILDREN NON FICTION01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ101020AUDAUUnited Book Distributors100002.00NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180701978140888513003039781408885130159781408885130BCB10601Awesome Book of AnimalsAwesome Book of Animalshttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408885130001A01Frost,Adam1112YFY0102Did you know that there is a tree-climbing fish' Or that some bees drink crocodile tears' Or that a jellyfish was sent into space' <br>Be truly inspired by incredible facts about the creatures that share our planet. Find out- <br>If you're as tall as an emperor penguin or a velociraptor <br>Whether a honey badger could beat a lion in a fight<br> How one man was swallowed head first by a great white shark - and survived!<br>Find out disgusting, hilarious, weird and wacky facts with this awesome book! Are you ready for another EPIC book from the winner of the Blue Peter Book Award 2016 (Best Book with Facts)'1302Adam Frost is one of the UK's most exciting children's writers. He has won the Blue Peter Book Award 2016 - Best Book with Facts, and been nominated for the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize. When Adam is not collecting weird and wonderful facts, he works as a website editor and information designer for publications such as The Guardian, Buzzfeed and The BFI. His favourite animal is the brown-throated sloth.0902The next installment from an award-winning author. Be amazed by hilarious, mind-fizzing, weird and wacky facts about animals!0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408885130.jpgBLM CHILDREN NON FICTION01Bloomsbury0420171001201701AU NZ01196mm02128mm0313mm08218grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ21500211.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors2126200212.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU040120171001978140887681703039781408876817159781408876817BCB10601Book of MeBook of Mehttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408876817001A01Frost,Adam;Ray,Sarah1160YN0102Are you ready for another EPIC book from the winner of the Blue Peter Book Award 2016 (Best Book with Facts)'<br>If you ran your school, what would the rules be'<br>Would you rather talk to animals, or speak every language in the world' <br>How fast can you run'<br>Answer these questions and much more, with real life comparisons - how do you compare to an animal, another human, or even your parents'<br>Collect your own data and enjoy silly facts, quizzes, and scrapbook activities.<br>Write, draw, cut-out and fully make this book about you!1302Adam Frost is one of the UK's most exciting new children's writers. His stories can be found in print, online and in exhibitions and installations. He has won the Blue Peter Book Award 2016 - Best Book with Facts, and been nominated for the Ottakar's (now Waterstone's) Children's Book Prize.0902A DIY fact book: fill in your own facts, compare with real life hilarious facts, scribble, doodle, and make this your own book!0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408876817.jpgBloomsbury Children's Books01Bloomsbury0420170601201701AU NZ01188mm02153mm0315mm08185grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ21280214.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors2182500216.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU040120170601978140886235303039781408862353159781408862353BCB10601Awesome Body BookAwesome Body Bookhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408862353001A01Frost,Adam1112YFY0102How long are your intestines' How many mites live in your eyelashes' Do all adults wear clean underwear' And much more!<br> <br> Find out disgusting, hilarious, weird and wacky facts about your body with this awesome book! Are you ready for another EPIC book from the winner of the Blue Peter Book Award 2016 (Best Book with Facts)'1302Adam Frost is one of the UK's most exciting new children's writers. His stories can be found in print, online and in exhibitions and installations. He has won the Blue Peter Book Award 2016 - Best Book with Facts, and been nominated for the Ottakar's (now Waterstone's) Children's Book Prize.0902Be amazed by disgusting, hilarious, weird and wacky facts about your body with this awesome book!0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408862353.jpgBloomsbury Children's Books01Bloomsbury0420160427201601AU NZ01197mm02130mm0310mm08218grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ21500214.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors2120000216.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU040120160427978147295167003039781472951670159781472951670BBB40201The Complete Yacht Security HandbookTheComplete Yacht Security Handbookhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472951670001A01von Berswordt, Fritze304WSSN30102Whether moored at their home marina, or visiting a less familiar port in a distant country, yachtsmen need to pay just as much attention to the security of their yacht as they would their home or car. By being aware of potential dangers and taking some prudent steps in advance, yachtsmen can ensure that voyages to even the more adventurous of destinations will be less stressful.<br>The aim of this book is not to scare yachtsmen but to equip them with the knowledge and confidence to minimise risk. With practical advice and real-life stories to illustrate security solutions, it guides skippers and crew through the whole process, from planning the journey, setting up the boat and equipment, to preparing and dealing with actual threats.<br>It covers-<br>- Achieving a security balance- how to assess risks and counter them, and knowing whether it's better to avoid a risk or prepare more thoroughly<br>- Preparing the boat and equipment- boat layout, communication, distress signals, alarm systems, access barriers, training, and the pros and cons of weapons<br>- Hands-on security- safe marina layouts, deterring thieves, what to do if boarded<br>- Background to attacks on yachts- the difference between inexperienced criminals, pirates and terrorists, understanding their intentions, tactics and appropriate methods to defend yourself<br>- Risk classification for all global cruising grounds<br>- Security checklists for various types of voyage<br>With many full colour photos, illustrations and tables, this book is an indispensable handbook for yachtsmen to have at their side when planning a voyage. It may not be possible to eradicate the risks completely, but this book will help yachtsmen assess them realistically and prepare to counter them confidently.1302Fritze von Berswordt is a psychologist, strategy consultant and circumnavigator. During a two year sabbatical, he sailed around the world (and into many of its more dangerous waters) with his wife and daughter, and by researching and preparing well, they had a safe and happy trip. In this book he wants to show how all sailors can keep their boats and crews safe, whether in the marina at home or in pirate-infested waters.0902The bible on security for all yacht owners and cruisers, whether they're in the marina, at anchor, in supposedly safe areas, or more well-known troublespots. Real-life stories and practical advice will help yachtsman reduce the risks and ensure their safety.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472951670.jpgAdlard Coles Nautica01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110254.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070102000256.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978147295275203039781472952752159781472952752BCB10601Reeds Splicing HandbookReeds Splicing Handbookhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472952752001A01Polman, Jan-Willem144WSSN30102For any seafarer, splicing rope is an essential skill. But the traditional 3-strand rope is fast disappearing. So how do you splice braided rope' This is the definitive pocket-sized guide to all rope splicing techniques. Most of the techniques are quite easy to master and also fun to do. See why splices are better and stronger than knots or shackles for joining or shortening rope, and follow the step-by-step photographs and clear instructions to find out how to splice efficiently.<br>Containing step by step photos and clear instructions, this colourful and easy to follow aide memoire guides users every step of the way.1302Jan-Willem Polman is a sailor, author, journalist and specialist in synthetics technology who runs courses and workshops about splicing modern ropes.0902An essential pocket reference and aide memoire on key rope splicing techniques0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472952752.jpgAdlard Coles Nautica01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110216.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070101500218.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978147294671303039781472946713159781472946713BBB40201Shakedown CruiseShakedown Cruisehttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472946713001A01Calder, Nigel224WSSN0102Long before he was one of America's leading yachting writers, Nigel Calder was a novice cruiser with ambitions grander than his experience. Nigel and his partner Terrie were young and foolish, with a home-built boat that was new and untested, one child already and another on the way - but they were determined to complete an adventurous 18-month voyage from New Orleans to Venezuela and back.<br>It was the voyage that made Calder the yachtsman he is today, a marvellous romp through the West Indies, seeing an unspoilt Caribbean, while learning hard-won lessons from direct experience - troubleshooting engines, kedging off shoals and reefs, and most importantly navigating Nada, a yacht that quickly became very much part of the burgeoning Calder family too.<br>An adventure story and a colourful travelogue in one, Shakedown Cruise is a must-read for all who are curious about what it takes to become a cruising sailor or create an adventurous life, as well as those who are just looking to sail along with Nigel and his family.1302Nigel Calder is now the foremost American yachting writer, noted for his expertise on electrical and sailboat systems. He is the author of the Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual and Marine Diesel Engines, both published by Adlard Coles Nautical, as well as How to Read a Nautical Chart and Nigel Calder's Cruising Handbook. He lectures widely and writes regularly for SAIL magazine and other nautical publications.0902An insightful and engaging account of a young family's unique voyage through the West Indies that turned a novice cruiser into America's foremost yachting writer, told with great humour and unflinching honesty.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472946713.jpgAdlard Coles Nautica01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110239.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10201807010500242.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978147294781903039781472947819159781472947819BBB40201World Cruising RoutesWorld Cruising Routeshttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472947819001A01Cornell, Jimmy640WSSN0102Long established as the bible for long-distance cruisers and a bestseller for more than 25 years, <i>World Cruising Routes </i>is the indispensable planning guide to nearly 1,000 sailing routes covering all the oceans of the world from the tropical South Seas to the high latitudes of the Arctic and Antarctic, geared specifically to the needs of cruising sailors. It contains information on the winds, currents, regional and seasonal weather, as well as suggestions about optimum times for individual routes.<br>This new, fully revised and updated 8th edition assesses how changes around the world have affected cruising routes and how climatic change has altered the cruising landscape and necessitated adaptations in timing and route-planning. It provides over 6,000 waypoints to assist skippers in planning individual routes. It is the perfect one-stop reference for planning a cruise anywhere in the world.<br>'The most important book for long-distance voyagers to come along in decades.'<br><i>Cruising World<br></i>1302Jimmy Cornell has influenced the contemporary cruising scene more than any other sailor. He was the founder of the cruising rally concept over 15 years ago with the ARC Transatlantic rally, the Transarc and numerous Round the World Rallies in which over 15,000 sailors have participated. Sailing continues to be Jimmy's passion, and in the last 25 years he has sailed more than 200,000 miles on all oceans of the world, including three circumnavigations.0902A guide to nearly 1,000 sailing routes covering all the oceans of the world, geared specifically to the needs of cruising sailors. It advises on the winds, currents, regional and seasonal weather, and optimum times for individual routes, plus over 6,000 waypoints. <i><br></i>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472947819.jpgAdlard Coles Nautica01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1020180701102110.00AUDAUUnited Book Distributors1020180701012002115.00NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978147295323003039781472953230159781472953230BBB40201Royal Books and Holy BonesRoyal Books and Holy Boneshttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472953230001A01Duffy, Eamon256HBLC10102In these vivid and approachable essays Eamon Duffy engages with some of the central aspects of Western religion in the thousand years between the decline of pagan Rome and the rise of the Protestant Reformation. In the process he opens windows on the vibrant and multifaceted beliefs and practices by which medieval people made sense of their world- the fear of death and the impact of devastating pandemic, holy war against Islam and the invention of the blood libel against the Jews, provision for the afterlife and the continuing power of the dead over the living, the meaning of pilgrimage and the evolution of Christian music. Duffy unpicks the stories of the <i>Golden Legend </i>and Yale University 's mysterious Voynich manuscript, discusses the cult of St ' Henry VI and explores childhood in the Middle Ages. Accompanying the book are a collection of full colour plates which further demonstrate the richness of late medieval religion. In this highly readable collection Eamon Duffy once more challenges existing scholarly narratives and sheds new light on the religion of Britain and Europe before and during the Reformation.1302Professor Eamon Duffy is Emeritus Professor of the History of Christianity at the University of Cambridge, and a fellow and former President of Magdalene College. His previous books include <i>Reformation Divided</i>, <i>Saints, Sacrilege and Sedition </i>and <i>The Stripping of the Altars</i>.0902Eamon Duffy returns to the themes of his landmark book <i>The Stripping of the Altars </i>in this much-awaited exploration of Christianity in medieval England0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472953230.jpgCONTINUUM01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110240.00AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10201807010500244.00NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978147296101303039781472961013159781472961013BCB10601RSPB Nature Tracker's HandbookRSPB Nature Tracker's Handbookhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472961013001A01Baker, Nick288PST0102Every animal leaves some kind of trace as it passes and the art of tracking is very much like learning to read. If you learn to read the signs left by footprints, leftover food, droppings and scrapes in the earth you will soon be able to tell the story of an animal's life, packed with fascinating details and hidden meanings <br>This new book shows readers how to find and interpret the evidence that animals leave behind, from a footprint, a bent blade of grass, a soil disturbance or a chewed nut or leaf. Combined with other signs, tracks and trails they will soon be able to build a profile of a huge range of creatures. Readers will not only learn the difference between a poo and a pellet; but will be able to spot the differences between pellets regurgitated by a variety of bird species.<br>Written by popular nature presenter, Nick Baker, and beautifully designed and illustrated, the book is a brand new approach to the curious science of nature tracking.1302Nick Baker has presented a number of wildlife programmes including <I>The Really Wild Show, Nick Baker's Under the Skin, Weird Creatures with Nick Baker </I>and more recently <I>Autumnwatch.</I> <I>Nick Baker's Beautiful Freaks</I> was broadcast on Discovery and Sky 3D (in 3D) early in 2012, which was one of the first presenter-led 3D programmes in the UK. He has also written a number of well-received books, including <I>The New Amateur Naturalist</I>. Nick lives in Devon with Dartmoor on his doorstep and is Vice President of Buglife.<br>Nick Baker @bugboybaker on twitter0902A complete guide to how to interpret the signs that animals leave behind.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472961013.jpgBloomsbury Wildlife01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010229.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000232.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978147296099303039781472960993159781472960993BBB40201Mammals of Europe, North Africa and the Middle EastMammals of Europe, North Africa and the Middle Easthttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472960993001A01Aulagnier, S,Haffner, Patrick,Mitchell-J272WNCF0102Covering over 400 species, this work presents all of the terrestrial mammal species of the Western Palearctic, serving as an excellent guide to the great wealth of fauna in this region. Species accounts are concise and authoritative, giving information on size, distribution, habitat, behaviour, reproduction and feeding. Each account is supported by distribution maps and superb illustrations. The book features over 100 plates, comprising of over 600 colour species artworks. Variation between the sexes is illustrated and anatomical diagrams are provided to assist identification.1302Stephane Aulagnier is a Professor of Conservation Biology at the University Paul Sabatier in Toulouse and the Vice-President of the Society for the Study and Protection of Mammals in France.0902Covering over 400 species, this work presents all of the terrestrial mammal species of the Western Palearctic, serving as an excellent identification guide to the great wealth of fauna in this region.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472960993.jpgBloomsbury Wildlife01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010249.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000252.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978147296035103039781472960351159781472960351BBB40201RiversRivershttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472960351001A01Raven, Paul,Holmes, Nigel432RBKF0102Throughout British history rivers have been of profound economic, social and cultural importance yet as we see with increasing frequency they have the potential to wreak great destruction. This book describes the natural and not-so-natural changes that have affected British rivers since the last ice age and looks at the many plants and animals that live along, above and within them. Detailed case studies of the Meon, Dee and Endrick illustrate the incredibly varied nature of our river ecosystems, and the natural and human factors that make each one different. Written by two widely respected river ecologists, the book looks not only at rivers as they were and are but also at how they can be managed and cared for. Full of interesting facts and stunning images, <i>Rivers</i> is essential reading for anyone professionally involved in rivers and for the naturalist, conservationist and layman alike. It is the one book you need to understand this singularly important and often contentious feature of the British landscape.1302Having undertaken PhD studies on the River Tweed and practical research on river transfers at Durham University, Nigel Holmes was from 1978 the Nature Conservancy Council 's river specialist. He developed several survey and assessment methods that are used nationally and internationally, and formed the River Restoration Centre in 1992. <br>Paul Raven has been a conservation professional since undertaking detailed studies of the River Roding in Essex for his PhD. He was the first national conservation officer for the National Rivers Authority, was head of ecology for the Environment Agency, and continues his work in conservation and freshwaters in particular.0902Throughout British history rivers have been of profound economic, social and cultural importance yet as we see with increasing frequency they have the potential to wreak great destruction.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472960351.jpgBloomsbury Wildlife01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010269.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000274.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978147291386903039781472913869159781472913869BCB10601Birds of JapanBirds of Japanhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472913869001A01Brazil, Mark416PSVW60102Japan is home to a spectacular and diverse range of birds, and this up-to-date text covers the identification, voice, habitat, behaviour and range of all the species and subspecies found across the beautiful and fascinating Japanese archipelago. The authoritative text is accompanied by superb full-colour plates painted by an expert artist and covers all major plumage variations. <i>Birds of Japan</i> will ensure that this top birding destination is made accessible to all.<br>- The essential field guide to the region, covering 738 species and subspecies<br>- 187 superb colour plates with detailed identification text and accurate colour distribution maps<br>- Detailed illustrations of distinct subspecies, sexes, ages and morphs1302Mark Brazil is an experienced field ornithologist who has had several previous books published including <i>A Birdwatcher's Guide to Japan</i>, <i>The Birds of Japan </i>(Helm) and <i>The Whooper Swan </i>(Poyser).0902A brand new, comprehensive and fully illustrated field guide to the birds of Japan, covering all 738 species and subspecies0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472913869.jpgHelm01Bloomsbury0420180601201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ2210260.00AUDAUUnited Book Distributors22000265.00NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU040120180601978191221734203039781912217342159781912217342BCB10601The New CalligraphyTheNew Calligraphyhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781912217342001A01Booth, Ruth128WFU0102This is the ideal read for fans of hand lettering and calligraphy.<br>Beginners can start right from the basics and follow step-by-step tutorials on letter formation, spacing, design, and embellishments before moving on to recreate 50 alphabets in a range of styles, from elegant scripts to modern geometric forms and charming, quirky letters. Use your skills to add a personal touch to everything from invitations to scrapbooks, doodles to wedding stationery and journals to posters.<br>Accompanied by over 75 full colour illustrations, this book will be hours of fun and provide oodles of inspiration for hand-lettering beginners and experts alike.1302Ruth Booth is a lettering artist and designer from Canada. She teaches calligraphy in addition to completing corporate and private commissions. She has designed lettering for everything from logos and trademarks to packaging, gift wrap, and ceramics, and her work has been exhibited in galleries across Canada.0902Providing oodles of inspiration and hours of fun, this is the go-to book for fans of hand-lettering and calligraphy.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781912217342.jpgHERBERT PRESS01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110229.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070101000232.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978191221764903039781912217649159781912217649BCB10601The Rings BookTheRings Bookhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781912217649001A01McGrath, Jinks128AFKG0102This practical jewellery handbook looks at the history and significance of rings and then guides the reader through a series of step-by-step projects.<br>Featuring a brand new gallery at the back of the book, newly designed insides and a stunning new cover.1302Jinks McGrath is a jeweler and teacher whose designs have been exhibited and collected for many years. She is the author of several previously published books on jewelry making. She lives and works in East Sussex, England.0902This practical jewellery handbook looks at the history and significance of rings and then guides the reader through a series of step-by-step projects.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781912217649.jpgHERBERT PRESS01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010242.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000244.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978191221765603039781912217656159781912217656BCB10601LustreLustrehttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781912217656001A01Daly, Greg144AFP0102A lustre is a thin layer of metal which is deposited onto the surface of the pot during firing producing a lustrous surface. Lustres are very sought after, fabulous surfaces which can lure you in and keep you spellbound. Lustres can<br>be coloured as golds, coppers, reds and blues, or have a colourless sheen like mother of pearl. Lustre is a very tricky technique offering spectacular results, but it can be quite difficult to achieve successfully, and this handbook aims to<br>explain and simplify the process, with thorough coverage of all the options. <br>The book covers recipes for making your own lustres and techniques for applying and firing (all critical factors), as well as showing you the results of the author's extensive testing to help point you in the right direction. Today one of the most commonly used lustres is a resin lustre (known as the 'commercial' lustre) which also contains some appalling thinners which are known carcinogens. There is therefore an advantage to making your own using more natural materials. This handbook covers every lustre that can be made, with recipes and kiln instructions.1302Greg Daly has previously written Glazes and Glazing for us, is well established in the ceramic field and has run workshops on creating lustres. He exhibits in group shows around the world, has work in 70 different national and international museums and has won many awards for his work.0902Lustre is a very tricky technique which gives stunning results, but can be quite difficult to achieve successfully. This handbook aims to explain and simplify the process, with thorough coverage of all the options.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781912217656.jpgHERBERT PRESS01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010232.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000234.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978147282669503039781472826695159781472826695BBB40201Last Days: Zombie ApocalypseLast Days: Zombie Apocalypsehttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472826695001A01Barker, Ash96WDHW0102<i>Last Days- Zombie Apocalypse</i> is a skirmish-scale miniatures game of survival horror. It pits players against each other in a nightmarish near-future where the dead have returned to life and are feasting on the living.<br> <br> Players build their own factions, representing desperate civilians, military personnel, or hardened survivors, and must explore, scavenge, and fight in order to survive another day. Rival gangs are only one of the dangers they face mindless zombies wander the streets, driven by insatiable hunger and drawn by the sound of combat!<br> <br> A gang 's ability to scavenge is as vital as their combat ability, and players must ensure that they have the resources to survive in this hostile world. Scenarios and campaigns allow you to develop your gang, gain experience and recruit new henchmen to build up your strength or replace the inevitable casualties of the zombie apocalypse.1302<b>Ash Barker </b>discovered miniatures in 1988 in the back of the classic <i>Fighting Fantasy</i> adventure books. These tiny, perfect worlds and their heroic inhabitants would capture his imagination for the next 30 years. Since 2001 he has worked in the wargames industry. In June 2015 he founded Guerrilla Miniature Games, a YouTube channel that specializes in bringing a spotlight to all miniature games, great and small.0902<b>A quick-playing skirmish game of survival and horror in the aftermath of a zombie plague.</b>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472826695.jpgOSPREY GAMES01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110239.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10201807010500232.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978147282401103039781472824011159781472824011BCB10601Frostgrave: The Maze of MalcorFrostgrave: The Maze of Malcorhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472824011001A01McCullough, Joseph A.96WDHW0102Part magical university, part museum, part tourist attraction, the great Collegium of Artistry had flourished in Felstad's final days. Under the leadership of the seemingly immortal Malcor the Mad, the vast complex expanded, with new wings being built wherever they would fit, including up and down the rock face, and even buried within the mountain itself. Visitors called it one of the architectural wonders of the world; the students, who often got lost in its endless tunnels, simply called it The Maze '.<br>With a titanic crash, an immense ice shelf tears free from the mountains that that loom above Frostgrave, revealing the lost Collegium, and the race for its secrets begins. The Maze is known to have contained many rare and unique treasures, and who knows what may have survived...<br>This new, expanded supplement for <i>Frostgrave</i> contains a host of new adventures, treasures, and creatures to challenge players. It also includes its own, unique campaign and experience system, as well as information about several of the mythical lost schools of magic.1302Joseph A. McCullough is the author of several non-fiction books including <i>A Pocket History of Ireland</i>, <i>Zombies- A Hunter 's Guide</i>, and <i>Dragonslayers- From Beowulf to St. George</i>. In addition, his fantasy short stories have appeared in various books and magazines such as <i>Black Gate</i>, <i>Lords of Swords</i>, and <i>Adventure Mystery Tales</i>. He is also the creator of the wargame, <i>Frostgrave- Fantasy Wargames in the Frozen City</i>, and co-wrote <i>The Grey Mountains</i>, a supplement for the <i>Middle-Earth Role-Playing Game</i>.<br>His continued ramblings can be read at-<br>therenaissancetroll.blogspot.co.uk0902An expanded supplement for Frostgrave, The Maze of Malcor offers a new campaign, new spells, new creatures, and a whole new adventure in the Frozen City.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472824011.jpgOSPREY GAMES01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110229.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10201807010600232.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978147283061603039781472830616159781472830616BCB10401Frostgrave: OathgoldFrostgrave: Oathgoldhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472830616001A01Ward, Matthew304FM0102Kazran is a pursuer, a member of an ancient bounty-hunting order. Wielding the magics of the mythical Court of Crows, he has lived a life dedicated to bringing justice to the wronged, without fear or favour.<br>But when circumstance forces him to accept commission from a notorious crime lord, Kazran becomes entangled in a web of deception and betrayal. As he scours Frostgrave 's ruins in search of a young woman and her stolen magical treasure, he finds more questions than answers. Who is she' What exactly did she steal' Why did she run' And just where does Kazran 's mysterious benefactor stand on the matter'<br>In the end, the greatest question remains does justice have any place in the Frozen City'1302When the young <b>Matthew Ward</b> wasn't reading of strange worlds in the works of C S Lewis, Tolkien and Douglas Hill, he was watching adventure and mystery in <i>Doctor Who</i> and Richard Carpenter's excellent <i>Robin of Sherwood</i> series. Now a grown up (by some measures, at least), he firmly believe that there's not enough magic in the world, and writes stories to entertain anyone who feels the same way. He lives near Nottingham with his extremely patient wife, and three attention-seeking cats.0902<b>A new Frostgrave novel from Matthew Ward, author of <i>Frostgrave: Second Chances</i>.</b>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472830616.jpgOSPREY GAMES01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110218.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10201807010700219.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978147283031903039781472830319159781472830319BBB40201Fate of a NationFate of a Nationhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472830319001A01Miniatures, Battlefront180WDHW0102The fate of a nation hangs in the balance. Israel cannot afford to lose a single battle. One defeat would mean the destruction of the tiny Jewish state. Not waiting to be attacked by the Arab forces massing on its borders, Israel strikes first. Hundreds of tanks sweep across the border and punch through the enemy defences, with infantry following up to clear the way for the advance to continue.<br> <br>After six days of brutal fighting, the war was over. A thousand tanks lay strewn across the desert. Tens of thousands of soldiers lay dead and wounded. Israel had survived, but the Arabs vowed that any peace would be short lived.<br><i>Fate of a Nation </i>brings the Arab-Israeli Wars to the tabletop, allowing players to recreate the sweeping operations that helped to shape the Middle East. Take command of your forces and see how you fare in one of the Cold War 's most volatile regions.1302<b>Battlefront Miniatures Limited</b> is a New Zealand company which manufactures 15mm (1-100) scale models and miniatures for wargaming and collecting. Battlefront is best known for its incredibly popular <i>Flames of War</i> World War II wargame.0902<b>A large-scale Arab-Israeli Wars game from Battlefront Miniatures, creators of <i>Flames of War</i>.</b>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472830319.jpgOSPREY GAMES01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110259.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10201807010740262.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978147281758703039781472817587159781472817587BBB40201The History of the PanzerjägerTheHistory of the Panzerjägerhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472817587001A01Anderson, Thomas304HB0102The German Panzerjager, or Panzerjagertruppe, was one of the most innovative fighting arms of World War II and its story has never properly been told. Many books have focused on an element of the story the Hetzer, Jagdpanzer, Jagdpanther but this is the first time that the whole story of the development and organization of Nazi Germany's anti-tank force will have been covered, from its earliest origins in World War I, through its development in the interwar period, and its baptism of fire in the early days of World War II. This is the first of two volumes that will trace the story through the glory years of <i>Blitzkrieg </i>and the improvements that were made when Soviet tanks were first encountered, leading to new weapons, tactics and organization. It is packed with previously unpublished wartime photographs, combat reports, and detailed charts and statistics to give an unparalleled account of this unique arm of the Wehrmacht.1302A German national, <b>Thomas Anderson</b> is a specialist in the German Armoured Fighting Vehicle of World War II. He has spent decades trawling the archives throughout Germany and the rest of Europe to discover little-known facts and never previously published photographs of the might of the <i>Blitzkrieg</i>. A modeller, he regularly contributes to popular modelling and historical magazines across the globe including <i>Military Modelcraft International</i> (UK), <i>Steel Art</i> (Italy), <i>Historia Militar</i> (Spain) and <i>Batailles & Blindes</i> (France) as well as many others. He lives in Lower Saxony, Germany.0902From its origins in World War I through to the lightning years of <i>Blitzkrieg </i>this is the story of Germany 's brilliant anti-tank force: the Panzerjager.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472817587.jpgOsprey01Bloomsbury0220180801201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018080110259.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10201808010500262.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180801978147282009903039781472820099159781472820099BCB10601Bachem Ba 349 NatterBachem Ba 349 Natterhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472820099001A01Forsyth, Robert80HB0102The Bachem Ba 349 Natter was a secretive, vertical take-off, single-seat rocket interceptor intended to offer high-speed defence of key targets. This radical aircraft offered Luftwaffe an inexpensive means with which to intercept and attack Allied heavy bombers using a vertically-launched, semi-expendable machine built of wood and armed with a nose-mounted honeycomb ' battery of spin-stabilised air-to-air rockets as well as cannon armament. Launched vertically at 36,000ft per minute, the pilot was expected to fly within range of the enemy bombers, fire his rockets at them, ram another bomber, eject and parachute to the ground.<br>Illustrated with contemporary photographs and stunning commissioned artwork, this study examines this inventive yet ultimately unsuccessful attempt by the Luftwaffe to defend against the tide of Allied aircraft that was bombing German cities into the ground.1302<b>Robert Forsyth </b>has studied the history and operations of the Luftwaffe for many years and met and interviewed numerous former members of JV 44 around the world, including Adolf Galland, Walter Krupinski, Klaus Neumann, Herbert Kaiser, and Franz Stigler during his research into the unit. He now works full time in publishing, and is the author of <i>Luftwaffe Emergency Fighters </i>(2017), <i>Ju 52/3m Bomber and Transport Units 1936-41 </i>(2017), <i>Messerschmitt Me 264 Amerika Bomber</i> (2016), and <i>Luftwaffe Mistel Composite Bomber Units</i> (2015). He lives in East Sussex, UK.0902A fascinating look at Nazi Germany's radical development of a manned missile to shoot down Allied bombers.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472820099.jpgOsprey01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110224.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10201807010440226.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978147283449203039781472834492159781472834492BCB10501The Forgotten DeadTheForgotten Deadhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472834492001A01Small, Ken,Rogerson, Mark256HB010227th April 1944. Exercise Tiger. German E-boats intercept rehearsals for the D-Day landings...<br>One dark night, in 1944, a beautiful stretch of the Devon coast became the scene of murderous horror. The villages around the area had recently been cleared of civilians and had become the focus of intense military activity. Tales began to leak out of night-time explosions and seaborne activity. This was practice for Exercise Tiger, the main rehearsal for the Utah Beach landings... <br>Ken Small tells a gripping tale of wartime disaster and rescue in the words of the soldiers who were there, and which was buried by officials until it became almost forgotten. But this man's curiosity turned into a fight to honour the memory of nearly 1,000 American soldiers and sailors who died needlessly in one of the great fiascos of World War II.1302Ken Small first discovered the existence of Exercise Tiger after he took up beachcombing in 1969. From there, Ken dedicated the next 35 years of his life to honouring the young men who perished in the disastrous exercise. Pulling a Sherman tank from the seabed, Ken created a memorial to those who died and started to share their story, and his, with the world. <i>The Forgotten Dead</i> was originally published in 1988, bringing both Exercise Tiger and Ken 's efforts to light. Ken sadly passed away in 2004 after a long struggle with cancer. Today, people from all over the world travel to Torcross to see Ken 's tank and remember the tragedy of Exercise Tiger.<br>Mark Rogerson is a communications specialist and former BBC television journalist. As well as collaborating with Ken Small on <i>The Forgotten Dead,</i> he is the author of <i>Home Banking - A Commercial Proposition'</i> (Lafferty Publications), one of the first examinations of the impact of technology on branch banking and <i>The Dali Scandal</i> (Gollancz), an investigation into the billion dollar world-wide trade in fakes of the Spanish surrealist's work. He lives in southwest France.0902Bestselling true story of the fiasco of the D-Day landings exercise in Devon in 1944 in which over 1,000 soldiers were killed0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472834492.jpgOsprey01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10201807010480229.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978147282697803039781472826978159781472826978BBB40201Atlas of the European CampaignAtlas of the European Campaignhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472826978001A01Zaloga, Steven J.272HBW0102In June 1944 the Allies opened the long-awaited second front against Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy, and this was to be the start of a long struggle throughout Western Europe for the Allied forces in the face of stiff German resistance. <br>The European Theatre was where the bulk of the Allied forces were committed in the struggle against Nazi Germany. It saw some of the most famous battles and operations of the war Normandy, <i>Market Garden</i>, the Battle of the Bulge as the Allies sought to liberate Western Europe in the face of bitter and hard-fought German resistance. From the beaches of D-Day through to the final battles in war-ravaged Germany, the war across the breadth and depth of Western Europe is brought to life through scores of carefully researched and intricately detailed maps.1302<b>Steven J. Zaloga</b> received his BA in History from Union College and his MA from Columbia University. He has worked as an analyst in the aerospace industry for over two decades, covering missile systems and the international arms trade, and has served with the Institute for Defense Analyses, a federal think tank. He is the author of numerous books on military technology and military history, with an accent on the US Army in World War II, as well as Russia and the former Soviet Union. He lives in Maryland, USA.0902Featuring scores of painstakingly researched and intricately detailed maps, this stunning, luxuriously bound book displays and explains the campaigns on the most famous theatre of war in history the European Theatre of World War II.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472826978.jpgOsprey01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010279.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000282.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978147282979503039781472829795159781472829795BCB10601With Their Bare HandsWith Their Bare Handshttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472829795001A01Fax, Gene496HB0102<i>With Their Bare Hands</i> traces the fate of the US 79th Division men drafted off the streets of Baltimore, Washington, and Philadelphia from boot camp in Maryland through the final years of World War I, focusing on their most famous engagement- the attack on Montfaucon, the most heavily fortified part of the German Line, during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive in 1918. <br>Using the 79th as a window into the American Army as a whole, Gene Fax examines its mistakes and triumphs, the tactics of its commander General John J. Pershing, and how the lessons it learned during the Great War helped it to fight World War II. Fax makes some startling judgments, on the role of future Army Chief-of-Staff, Colonel George C. Marshall; whether the Montfaucon battle had it followed the plan could have shortened the war; and if Pershing was justified in ordering his troops to attack right up to the moment of the Armistice. <br>Drawing upon original documents, including orders, field messages, and the letters and memoirs of the soldiers themselves, Fax tells the engrossing story of the 79th Division 's bloody involvement in the final months of World War I.1302During his 45 years in the policy research industry, <b>Gene Fax</b> has written more than 200 research reports, policy papers, and competitive proposals and has edited hundreds more. An engineering graduate of MIT, he spent eight years conducting research and tactical studies in anti-submarine warfare for the US Navy. He is the co-founder of The Cadmus Group, Inc., which specializes in program development, evaluation, and policy research in environmental protection, energy efficiency, and sustainable development. He lives in New York, USA<br>In preparation for <i>With Their Bare Hands</i>, Gene spent seventeen years researching archives in Washington, Baltimore, Paris, West Point, and Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He also researched this most bloody and fiercely contested battle on the battlefield itself.0902A ground-breaking narrative history, which examines the never-before-told story of one of the most devastating battles of American involvement in World War I the battle of Montfaucon.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472829795.jpgOsprey01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110229.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070101280232.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978147282856903039781472828569159781472828569BCB10601US Airborne Soldier vs German SoldierUS Airborne Soldier vs German Soldierhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472828569001A01Campbell, David80HBW0102The US Airborne force fielded some of the toughest, best-trained and most resourceful troops of World War II all necessary qualities in a force that was lightly armed and which would in most operational circumstances be surrounded from the moment it landed on the battlefield. The German Wehrmacht grew to rely on a series of defensive measures to combat the airborne threat, including fortifications, localized reserves, and special training to help intercept and disrupt airborne troops both in the air and on the ground. Despite such methods it was cool-headed command and control that would prove to be the real key to blunting the Airborne 's edge.<br>Using specially commissioned artwork, this book examines the development of the American airborne forces that spearheaded the Allied effort in Sicily, Normandy and Operation <i>Market Garden</i>, and the German countermeasures that evolved in response to the threat of Allied airborne landings.1302<b>David Campbell</b> has worked as a freelance new media producer and content specialist for many years, including roles at IBM, the BBC, various internet consultancies and the civil service. He has a broad range of interests in literature and history, including the Middle Ages, the Napoleonic era, naval warfare and the genesis of the military revolution '. He lives in Southsea, UK.<br><b>Steve Noon</b> was born in Kent, UK, and attended art college in Cornwall. He 's had a life-long passion for illustration, and since 1985 has worked as a professional artist, illustrating over 30 books for Osprey. He lives in Cardiff, UK.0902A fully illustrated study into the evolving trial of strength at the height of World War II between American airborne forces and the Wehrmacht.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472828569.jpgOsprey01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110224.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10201807010640226.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978147283536903039781472835369159781472835369BBB40201The Racing Driver's Pocket-BookTheRacing Driver's Pocket-Bookhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472835369001A01Goodwin, Colin128WSP0102The glamour and exhilaration of the golden days of motorsport cannot be matched, ringing with the names of famous international marques- Bentley, MG, ERA and Aston Martin; Bugatti, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Auto Union and Alfa Romeo. Using extracts from contemporary race-reports along with expert advice on competitive driving and vintage advertisements, this new title takes a light-hearted look at motor racing from its earliest origins up to the beginnings of Formula 1. Featuring great names like Juan Fangio and Malcolm Campbell; eccentric personalities like the Siamese racing Prince 'Bira'; famous races such as the Mille Miglia and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and iconic tracks from Brooklands to the Nurburgring, The Racing Driver 's Pocket Book evokes the unique spirit and elan of the period. It also focuses on the cars that achieved lasting fame, such as the famous German silver arrows ' of the 1930s, and explains racing terminology and tactics outlining track rules and regulations, as well as providing a few pointers on appropriate racing attire.1302Colin Goodwin is a freelance motoring journalist who has worked for a number of magazines including Car, Autocar, Purely Porsche and motorbike magazine Two. His motoring questions column 'Ask Goodwin' for Autocar is well-known. A friend of Top Gear's James May, Colin has built a similar reputation for unusual motoring episodes including a Guinness World Record for fastest driving, backwards (reaching 104mph).0902Relive the thrills of the early Grands Prix and great endurance races from the golden age of motorsport.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472835369.jpgOsprey01Bloomsbury0120180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ0110219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors01000222.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU010120180701978147282980103039781472829801159781472829801BCB10501Instrument of WarInstrument of Warhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472829801001A01Showalter, Dennis328HBW0102Drawing on more than a half-century of research and teaching, Dennis Showalter presents a fresh perspective on the German Army during World War I. Showalter surveys an army at the heart of a national identity, driven by yet also defeated by warfare in the modern age, which struggled to capitalize on its victories and ultimately forgot the lessons of its defeat.<br>Exploring the internal dynamics of the German Army and detailing how the soldiers coped with the many new forms of warfare, Showalter shows how the army's institutions responded to, and how Germany itself was changed by war. Detailing the major campaigns on the Western and Eastern fronts and the forgotten war fought in the Middle East and Africa, this comprehensive volume, now publishing in paperback, examines the army's operational strategy, the complexities of campaigns of movement versus static trench warfare, and the effects of changes in warfare.1302<b>Dennis Showalter</b> is Professor of History at Colorado College, USA. He is the author of several books, including <i>Armor and Blood- The Battle of Kursk, The Turning Point of World War II </i>(2013), <i>Patton and Rommel- Men Of War in the Twentieth Century </i>(2005) and <i>Tannenberg- Clash of Empires 1914</i> (1991), which won the American Historical Association's Paul M. Birdsall Prize. He is the Founding Editor of the <i>War in History </i>journal and Editor-in-Chief of <i>Oxford Bibliographies Online- Military History</i>. Professor Showalter was also President of the Society for Military History between 1997 and 2000. He lives in Colorado Springs, CO, USA.0902An engaging history offering a fresh perspective of the German Army in World War I written by a pre-eminent military historian, now publishing in paperback.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472829801.jpgOsprey01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110222.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10201807010800224.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978147283106403039781472831064159781472831064BBB40201The German Soldier's Pocket ManualTheGerman Soldier's Pocket Manualhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472831064001A01Bull, Stephen192HBW0102This is the first Pocket Manual to be dedicated to the German Army in the First World War, with chapters comprising of complete documents or extracts drawn from two major sources- the German Army of 1914 - 1918 itself, or the intelligence sections of other armies. <br>It describes the new tactics and units developed by the German army during the war, including the myths surrounding Stormtrooper units. These new methods used were a result of interaction between the opposing forces and incremental in their appearance. Nevertheless the new ideas were hugely influential and important not only to the German army but to others as well, including British and American forces.<br>Utilising a wide range of sources, including various pamphlets and manuals that were produced throughout World War I, this fascinating pocket manual gives a German perspective to World War I.1302Stephen Bull was Curator of Military History and Archaeology for Lancashire Museums, with responsibility for local regimental collections. He has worked at the National Army Museum and BBC in London and has also appeared in the TV series Battlefield Detectives. He has written numerous articles for specialist journals, including a number on the weapons and tactics of the First World War. His other books include several Osprey titles on the tactics of World Wars I and II.0902A collection of contemporary documents showing the tactics, strategy and operation of the German Army in World War I.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472831064.jpgOsprey01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110218.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10201807010660219.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978147281970303039781472819703159781472819703BCB10601The Trapdoor SpringfieldTheTrapdoor Springfieldhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472819703001A01Langellier, John80HBW0102Intended to replace the proliferation of different small arms fielded by US forces during the American Civil War, the Trapdoor Springfield was designed in 1865 66 by Erskine S. Allin. Using metallic cartridges, it could be loaded in a single action, increasing the number of shots per minute as much as fivefold. The new weapon quickly proved its worth in two separate incidents in August 1867- small groups of US soldiers and civilians armed with the trapdoor repulsed numerically superior Native American contingents. A simple and cost-effective weapon, it was used, along with its variants in every US conflict in the three decades after the Civil War, especially on the American frontier.<br>Drawing upon first-hand accounts from US soldiers, their Native American opponents, and users such as buffalo hunters, this is the story of the Trapdoor Springfield , one of the defining weapons of the Indian Wars.1302<b>John P. Langellier</b> received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in History from the University of San Diego, and his PhD in Military History from Kansas State University. He is the author of numerous books and monographs, and has worked as a historical curator for several years. He lives in Prescott, Arizona, USA.<br><b>Steve Noon</b> was born in Kent, UK, and attended art college in Cornwall. He 's had a life-long passion for illustration, and since 1985 has worked as a professional artist, illustrating over 30 books for Osprey. He lives in Cardiff, UK.<br>Born in Malaya in 1949, <b>Alan Gilliland</b> spent 18 years as the graphics editor of the UK's <i>Daily Telegraph</i>, winning 19 awards in that time. He now writes, illustrates, and publishes fiction (www.ravensquill.com), as well as illustrating for a variety of publishers (alangillilandillustration.blogspot.com).0902Featuring specially drawn full-colour artwork and drawing upon first-hand accounts, this is the engaging story of the Trapdoor Springfield, one of the defining weapons of the American Indian Wars from the Hayfield Fight to the Little Bighorn and beyond, and a favourite of collectors today.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472819703.jpgOsprey01Bloomsbury0220180620201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018062010224.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10201806200640226.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180620978147281997003039781472819970159781472819970BCB10601US Flush-Deck Destroyers 1916–45US Flush-Deck Destroyers 1916–45http://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472819970001A01Lardas, Mark48HB0102Four pipes and flush decks these ships were a distinctively American destroyer design. Devised immediately prior to and during the United States ' involvement in World War I they dominated the US Navy 's destroyer forces all the way through to World War II. <br>They were deployed on North Atlantic and Norwegian Sea convoys, and virtually everywhere in the Pacific, from Alaska to Australia. Fifty were given to Great Britain in its hour of need in 1940, and many would serve in other navies, fighting under the Soviet, Canadian, Norwegian, and even the Imperial Japanese flags. They also served in a variety of roles becoming seaplane tenders, high-speed transports, minesweepers and minelayers. One was even used as a self-propelled mine during Operation <i>Chariot</i>, destroying the dry dock at St. Nazaire.<br>Fully illustrated throughout with commissioned artwork and contemporary photographs, this volume reveals the operational history of these US Navy ships that fought with distinction in both World Wars.1302Mark Lardas holds a degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, but spent his early career at the Johnson Space Center doing Space Shuttle structural analysis, and space navigation. An amateur historian and a long-time ship modeller, Mark Lardas is currently working in League City, Texas. He has written extensively about modelling as well as naval, maritime, and military history.0902Filling a key hole in New Vanguard's coverage of these iconic ships, this is a detailed history of the US Navy's early destroyers and their long and varied careers, packed with photos and meticulously researched new artwork.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472819970.jpgOsprey01Bloomsbury0220180620201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018062010222.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10201806200920224.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180620978178442278303039781784422783159781784422783BCB10601British Microcars 1947–2002British Microcars 1947–2002http://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781784422783001A01Cameron, Duncan64HB0102Between the 1940s and the 1960s the microcar posed a challenge to large companies producing cars in huge volumes to a uniform pattern. The microcar was the opposite, produced by small entrepreneurial start-ups using quirky, unusual design concepts. This book is a beautifully illustrated history of British microcar history from the early days of Bond and Reliant, to the proliferation of micro marques during the 1950s and their demise during the 1960s. It explores many eccentric British concepts, but also includes the influential continental competitors. It examines the social and economic reasons for the disappearance of the type and the return of the microcar in the twenty-first century, showing how, like its mid-twentieth century counterpart, it is challenging the big company orthodoxy.1302<b>Duncan Cameron</b> worked for the British Council for many years and now is resident in Brighton, not far from the finishing line of the Veteran Car Run. He has been a contributor for many years to a series of educational books about international business. He became fascinated by cars in the 1950s after his mother bought an Isetta, and still has a photographic memory for cars of that period.0902The fascinating story of the social and industrial history of the Microcar, including three-wheelers, minicars and bubblecars, that will appeal to any motoring enthusiast.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781784422783.jpgOsprey01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110216.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors102018070101000217.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978178442277603039781784422776159781784422776BCB10601Broad Gauge RailwaysBroad Gauge Railwayshttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781784422776001A01Bryan, Tim64HB0102Isambard Kingdom Brunel considered the Great Western Railway the finest work in England ' and he contributed many groundbreaking features, none so unorthodox as the decision not to adopt the standard ' track gauge of 4ft 8e in and instead introduce the new broad gauge ' of 7ft e in. Describing the rationale behind the choice of broad gauge, and also the unique track and locomotives used, this beautifully illustrated introduction to broad gauge railways chronicles the building of the original GWR between Bristol and London, and the expansion of that original 112-mile main line into a network stretching across the West of England, Wales and the Midlands. It describes how the clash between broad and narrow led to the Battle of the Gauges ' and also provides a list of places to visit where broad gauge artefacts still survive.1302<b>Tim Bryan</b> worked as curator at the GWR and STEAM museums in Swindon for more than twenty years and is now Head of Collections at the British Motor Museum at Gaydon in Warwickshire. He is the author of seventeen books on railway and heritage topics and has written four titles for Shire. He lives in the UK.0902<b>The history of Brunel's great brainchild, the ingenious but ultimately abortive 7ft e in railway gauge, which formed the basis of the Great Western Railway.</b>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781784422776.jpgOsprey01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010214.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000216.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978178442272103039781784422721159781784422721BCB10601LNERLNERhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781784422721001A01Atterbury, Paul64HB0102The London and North Eastern Railway, or LNER as it was familiarly known, was one of the Big Four companies that took control of Britain 's railway network following the 'Grouping' in 1923. This network represented a challenging mixture of mainline and rural passenger routes, suburban services, and freight and industrial lines across the east coast of England and Scotland. Despite this challenge, the LNER became famous for its style, speed and efficiency, with record-breaking high-speed routes capturing the public 's imagination, supported by iconic locomotives such as the <i>Flying Scotsman</i> and <i>Mallard</i>. Full of beautiful photographs, this is a perfect introduction to one of Britain 's best-loved railway operators during the Age of Steam.1302<b>Paul Atterbury </b>is a writer, lecturer, curator and broadcaster, with interests covering many aspects of social, industrial and design history. With over twenty railway books to his credit, he is one of Britain 's best-known railway writers. He is also a long-term member of the team of experts on BBC 's Antiques Roadshow. He lives in Weymouth, UK.<b><br> </b>0902A history of one of Britain's greatest railway companies: the London and North Eastern, operator of the world-famous Flying Scotsman.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781784422721.jpgOsprey01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ102018070110214.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10201807010640216.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978140813720803039781408137208159781408137208BCB10601Ideal Husband: Second Edition, RevisedIdeal Husband: Second Edition, Revisedhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408137208001A01Wilde, Oscar2432F0102One of Wilde's most successful and most frequently revived plays, <i>An Ideal Husband</i> has divided critics more than any other. Treating political intrigue, financial fraud, blackmail, scandal and spin, and the role of women in public life, it is a play which engaged with issues of vital importance to its late-Victorian audience, which continue to resonate today. <br>1302Sos Eltis is a Fellow in English at Brasenose College, Oxford, and a member of the Oxford University English Faculty. She is also a senior member of the Oxford University Dramatic Society and a member of the board of Oxford Playhouse Theatre. She has written extensively on Victorian and modern drama, and on Oscar Wilde in particular.<BR><BR>Russell Jackson is Allardyce Nicoll Chair in Drama and Theatre Arts at the University of Birmingham.<BR><BR>0902<i>An Ideal Husband </i>is a comic drama of political and personal deceit. This student edition contains a fully-annotated play text with a new Introduction examining its central themes of power and corruption and the growing role of women in public life. <br>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408137208.jpgMETHUEN DRAMA01Bloomsbury0420130901201301AU NZ01197mm02132mm0313mm08176grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ22480219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors22000221.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ACADEMIC07AU040120130901978147427234603039781474272346159781474272346BCB10601Othello: Arden Performance EditionsOthello: Arden Performance Editionshttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781474272346001A01Shakespeare, William, Prescott, Paul352ANC0102I wish I had copies like this at Drama School. Essential notes on the language for those who will get up and speak it, not purely for those who will sit and study it. An incredibly useful tool with room on every page to make notes. Next time I 'm in rehearsal on a Shakespeare play, I have no doubt that a copy from this series will be in my hand. ' ADRIAN LESTER, Actor, Director and Writer<br> <i>Arden Performance Editions</i> are ideal for anyone engaging with a Shakespeare play in performance. With clear facing-page notes giving definitions of words, easily accessible information about key textual variants, lineation, metrical ambiguities and pronunciation, each edition has been developed to open the play 's possibilities and meanings to actors and students.<br> Each edition offers- <br> Facing-page notes <br> Short, clear definitions of words<br> Easily accessible information about key textual variants<br> Notes on pronunciation of difficult names and unfamiliar words<br> An easy to read layout <br> Space to write notes <br> A short introduction to the play <br>PAUL PRESCOTT is Associate Professor (Reader), and teaches on the English and Comparative Literary Studies program at the University of Warwick, UK.<br>Series Editors- MICHAEL DOBSON, The Shakespeare Institute, University of Birmingham, ABIGAIL ROKISON-WOODALL, The Shakespeare Institute, University of Birmingham and SIMON RUSSELL BEALE, actor and Associate Artist of the Royal Shakespeare Company.1302<b>Paul Prescott </b>teaches at University of Warwick, UK.0902A unique annotated edition designed for use in the rehearsal room - for actors and directors0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781474272346.jpgTHE ARDEN SHAKESPEARE01Bloomsbury0220180726201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010212.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000214.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ACADEMIC07AU020120180726978135003552203039781350035522159781350035522BCB10601A Director's Guide to the Art of Stand-uADirector's Guide to the Art of Stand-uhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781350035522001A01Head, Chris240ASZB0102Stand-up- it 's the ultimate solo art form. Yet, behind the scenes, you will increasingly find the shadowy figure of a director. For comics themselves and for those who support them, this is the first book to give the director 's perspective on creating and performing stand-up comedy. Drawing on his own experience of directing stand-up alongside speaking to comedians and their directors, Chris Head produces a revealing perspective on the creative process, comic persona, writing stand-up, structuring material and delivering a performance.<br>Directors interviewed include Logan Murray, John Gordillo and Simon McBurney, who between them have directed Eddie Izzard, Michael McIntyre, Milton Jones, Lenny Henry and French & Saunders. With a foreword by BBC arts editor Will Gompertz and contributions from many other interviewees including Oliver Double (author of <i>Getting the Joke</i>), this is the only book that goes all the way from one-liners to theatre via comedy club sets and full-length shows.<br>Perfect for stand-ups from newbies to pros, students of comedy, academics studying and teaching stand-up and for directors themselves, <i>A</i> <i>Director 's Guide to the Art of Stand-up</i> offers hundreds of inspiring practical insights and shows how creating the comedian 's highly personal, individual act can be a deeply collaborative process.1302<b>Chris Head</b> has established himself as one of the UK's leading comedy coaches and has twenty years ' experience as a director of live shows. As director he has worked on shows at all the major venues of the Edinburgh Fringe, across London including Soho and Bloomsbury Theatres, on national UK tours and internationally at the likes of Melbourne and Adelaide Comedy Festivals, and LA Shorts Comedy Film Festival.0902The only book to explore the stand-up 's creative relationship with their director and to offer insights from the director 's perspective for stand-up comedians and those supporting them.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781350035522.jpgMETHUEN DRAMA01Bloomsbury0220180712201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010241.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000246.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ACADEMIC07AU020120180712978147257029103039781472570291159781472570291BCB10601Theatre of Anthony NeilsonTheatre of Anthony Neilsonhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472570291001A01Reid, Trish1224AN0102Anthony Neilson is one of the most exciting and challenging voices in contemporary British theatre. For two decades he has been in the vanguard of new writing and has acquired a reputation for innovation and experimentation. His major stage plays include <i>Penetrator</i>, <i>The Censor</i>, <i>Stitching</i>, <i>Realism</i> and his 2004 masterpiece <i>The Wonderful World of Dissocia</i>, arguably one of the best Scottish plays of the new millennium.<br>This volume provides the first full-length study of both Neilson 's plays and his innovative rehearsal methodology. As well as providing a detailed account of each play Trish Reid includes an extensive new interview with Neilson and with many of his key collaborators. This is essential reading for anyone who wants to develop a better understanding of one of British theatre 's most original artists on stage and in the rehearsal room.1302<b>Trish Reid</b> is Deputy Head of the School of Performance and Screen Studies at Kingston University, London, UK. She is the author of <i>Theatre & Scotland </i>(2012), and has contributed chapters to <i>The Suspect Culture Book </i>(2013); <i>Modern British Playwriting the 1990s </i>(Bloomsbury Methuen Drama, 2012) and <i>The Edinburgh Companion to Scottish Drama</i> (2011).0902This volume provides the first full-length critical study of both Anthony Neilson 's plays and his innovative rehearsal methodology, and features interviews with him and his collaborators.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472570291.jpgMETHUEN DRAMA01Bloomsbury0220180726201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010237.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000241.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ACADEMIC07AU020120180726978147253080603039781472530806159781472530806BCB10601Churchill and the Bomb: In War and Cold WarChurchill and the Bomb: In War and Cold Warhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472530806001A01Ruane, Kevin1424HBLW0102Covering the development of the atomic bomb during the Second World War, the origins and early course of the Cold War, and the advent of the hydrogen bomb in the early 1950s, <i>Churchill and the Bomb</i> explores a still neglected aspect of Winston Churchill's career his relationship with and thinking on nuclear weapons. Kevin Ruane shows how Churchill went from regarding the bomb as a weapon of war in the struggle with Nazi Germany to viewing it as a weapon of communist containment (and even punishment) in the early Cold War before, in the 1950s, advocating and arguably pioneering what would become known as mutually assured destruction as the key to preventing the Cold War flaring into a calamitous nuclear war. <br>While other studies of Churchill have touched on his evolving views on nuclear weapons, few historians have given this hugely important issue the kind of dedicated and sustained treatment it deserves. In <i>Churchill and the Bomb</i>, however, Kevin Ruane has undertaken extensive primary research in Britain, the United States and Europe, and accessed a wide array of secondary literature, in producing an immensely readable yet detailed, insightful and provocative account of Churchill 's nuclear hopes and fears.1302<b>Kevin Ruane</b> is Professor of Modern History at Canterbury Christ Church University, UK.0902Charts Winston Churchill's evolving views on nuclear weapons, beginning with the war-time development of the atomic bomb and continuing into the Cold War.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472530806.jpgBLM ACADEMIC UK01Bloomsbury0220180726201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010238.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000242.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ACADEMIC07AU020120180726978150131174103039781501311741159781501311741BCB10601Auteur Theory and My Son JohnAuteur Theory and My Son Johnhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781501311741001A01Morrison, James192APFA0102The newest volume in the Film Theory in Practice Series, <i>Auteur Theory and My Son John </i>offers a concise introduction to authorship and auteur theory in jargon-free language. The book goes on to show this theory can be deployed to interpret Leo McCarey 's notorious but undervalued film <i>My Son John</i>, which critics deemed a clear-cut failure, and the auteurists declared a masterpiece.<br>James Morrison traces the development of auteur theory through its emergence in the pages of the French film journal <i>Cahiers du cinema</i> and the complex permutations it undergoes subsequently. This history will help students and scholars who are eager to learn more about this important area of film theory. The analysis of <i>My Son John</i> shows how auteur theory enables modes of interpretation and discovers levels of meaning otherwise unavailable.1302<b>James Morrison</b> is Professor of Literature and Film at Claremont McKenna College, USA. He is the author, co-author or editor of nine books, including <i>Roman Polanski </i>(2007) and<b> </b><i>Hollywood Reborn</i> (2010).0902An explanation of auteur theory, illustrated through analysis of Leo McCarey 's notorious 1952 film.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781501311741.jpgBloomsbury Academic01Bloomsbury0220180712201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010224.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000227.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ACADEMIC07AU020120180712978147429740003039781474297400159781474297400BCB10601The IncandescentTheIncandescenthttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781474297400001A01Serres, Michel240HPCF30102The first translation of the volumes in Michel Serres ' classic 'Humanism' tetralogy, this ambitious philosophical narrative explores what it means to be human. With his characteristic breadth of references including art, poetry, science, philosophy and literature, Serres paints a new picture of what it might mean to live meaningfully in contemporary society. He tells the story of humankind (from the beginning of time to the present moment) in an attempt to affirm his overriding thesis that humans and nature have always been part of the same ongoing and unfolding history. <br> <br>This crucial piece of posthumanist philosophical writing has never before been released in English. A masterful translation by Randolph Burks ensures the poetry and wisdom of Serres writing is preserved and his notion of what humanity is and might be is opened up to new audiences.1302<b>Michel Serres</b> is Professor in the History of Science at Stanford University, USA and a member of the Academie Francaise. A renowned and popular philosopher, he is a prize-winning author of a number of books, including <i>The Five Senses</i> and <i>Eyes</i>.<br><b>Randolph Burks</b> is a philosopher specializing in phenomenology and philosophies of the body and nature. He has translated several works by Michel Serres, including the Foundations Trilogy, <i>Statues</i>, <i>Rome </i>and <i>Geometry</i>.0902A lively and poetic meditation on how we might reconcile humanity and nature from one of the world's foremost philosophers of life, Michel Serres.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781474297400.jpgBLM ACADEMIC UK01Bloomsbury0220180726201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010239.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000243.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ACADEMIC07AU020120180726978150133429003039781501334290159781501334290BCB10601The Work of Literature in an Age of PostTheWork of Literature in an Age of Posthttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781501334290001A01Schaberg, Christopher176DSBH0102When facts are run roughshod over in media and politics, and with the planet in peril, of what real use are the realms of language and ideas' <i>The Work of Literature in an Age of Post-Truth</i> is a defense of the role of a humanities and liberal arts education at a time when these traditions can seem quaint or outdated in the face of Twitter threads and viral news.<br>Drawing on experiences in and outside of the classroom, Christopher Schaberg demystifies and expands the scope of oft-invoked quasi-academic chestnuts such as critical thinking, the uselessness of liberal arts education, and myths of authorship. <br>From studies of contemporary fiction to the roles of ecology and environment in the humanities, this book pauses amid the current dizzying epoch to consider the puzzles and potentials of liberal arts and literary studies in the early 21st century.1302<b>Christopher Schaberg</b> is Dorothy Harrell Brown Distinguished Professor of English at Loyola University New Orleans, USA. He is the author of <i>The Textual Life of Airports</i> (2013), <i>The End of Airports</i> (2015), and <i>Airportness</i> (2017), as well as co-editor of <i>Deconstructing Brad Pitt</i> (2014), all published by Bloomsbury. His writing has appeared in, among other publications, <i>The Atlantic</i>, <i>Inside Higher Ed</i>, <i>The Los Angeles Review of Books</i>, <i>3-AM Magazine</i>, <i>Public Books</i>, and <i>The New Inquiry</i>.0902Part meditation, part manifesto, this book spurs us in a climate of so-called post-truth to consider and value the importance of the humanities and the training in rigorous thinking it provides.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781501334290.jpgBloomsbury Academic01Bloomsbury0220180726201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010229.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000232.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ACADEMIC07AU020120180726978135004663403039781350046634159781350046634BCB10601Portraits of WittgensteinPortraits of Wittgensteinhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781350046634001A01Flowers III, F.A., Ground, Ian504HPCD0102<i>Portraits of Wittgenstein </i>is a major collection of memoirs and reflections on one of the most influential and yet elusive personalities in the history of modern philosophy, Ludwig Wittgenstein. Featuring a wealth of illuminating and profound insights into Wittgenstein 's extraordinary life, this unique collection reveals Wittgenstein's character and power of personality more vividly and comprehensively than ever before.<br> <br> With portraits from over 30 figures, <i>Portraits of Wittgenstein</i> brings together the personal recollections of philosophers, students, friends and acquaintances, including Bertrand Russell, G. E. Moore, F. R. Leavis, A. J. Ayer, Karl Popper, Friedrich von Hayek, G. H. von Wright, Rush Rhees, Freeman Dyson, G. E. M. Anscombe, Iris Murdoch, Mary Midgley and Mary Warnock. These authors testify to the life-long influence Wittgenstein had on the lives of those he met. Their fascinating memoirs, reflections and commentaries, often at odds with each other, reveal Wittgenstein's kindness, and how much genuine friendship meant to him, as well as his suffering and despair. They show too how the philosopher's ruthless honesty and uncompromising integrity often resulted in stern advice and harsh rebukes to friends and foes alike.<br> <br> Now abridged and available in paperback, this collection of valuable and hard-to-find material is an indispensable resource for scholars and students of the life and work of Ludwig Wittgenstein.<br><b> </b>1302<b>F. A. Flowers III</b> is a retired appellate lawyer. In addition to being the author of several legal publications, he is the Editor of the First Edition of this work, as well as the Editor of Leo Tolstoy's <i>The Gospel in Brief </i>(1997). <br><b>Ian Ground </b>is a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Hertfordshire, UK and Vice-President of the British Wittgenstein Society. He has published on topics in the philosophy of Wittgenstein, aesthetics and philosophical issues concerning the understanding of animal minds. <b><br></b>0902A valuable collection of personal and revealing reflections from friends, family and scholars that provide fascinating insights into Wittgenstein and his extraordinary life.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781350046634.jpgBLM ACADEMIC UK01Bloomsbury0220180726201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010275.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000283.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ACADEMIC07AU020120180726978135002530103039781350025301159781350025301BCB10601The Writer's EyeTheWriter's Eyehttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781350025301001A01Weldon, Amy E.240CBV0102Learning to write starts with learning to do one big thing- pay attention to the world around you, even though just about everything in modern life makes this more difficult than it needs to be. Developing habits and practices of observing, and writing down what you notice, can be the first step away from the anxieties and doubts that can hold you back from your ultimate goal as a writer- discovering something to say and a voice to say it in.<br><i><br></i><i>The Writer's Eye </i>is an inspiring guide for writers at all stages of their writing lives. Drawing on new research into creative writers and their relationship with the physical world, Amy E. Weldon shows us how to become more attentive observers of the world and find inspiration in any environment.<br>Including exercises, writing prompts and sample texts and spanning multiple genres from novels to nonfiction to poetry, this is the ideal starting point for anyone beginning to write seriously and offers refreshing perspectives for experienced writers seeking new inspiration.1302<b>Amy E. Weldon </b>is Associate Professor of English at Luther College, USA. She is the author of <i>The Hands-On Life- How to Wake Yourself Up and Save the World </i>(2018) and has published numerous essays in edited collections and stories and reviews in journals including<i> Orion</i>, <i>Los Angeles Review of Books</i>, <i>The Common, Midwest Gothic, </i>and <i>The Carolina Quarterly.</i>0902A writer's guide to finding inspiration from the senses and the physical world.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781350025301.jpgBLM ACADEMIC UK01Bloomsbury0220180712201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010243.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000248.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ACADEMIC07AU020120180712978135005857603039781350058576159781350058576BCB10601Witnessing the HolocaustWitnessing the Holocausthttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781350058576001A01Hughes, Judith M.168BGHA0102<i>Witnessing the Holocaust </i>presents the autobiographical writings, including diaries and autobiographical fiction, of six Holocaust survivors who lived through and chronicled the Nazi genocide.<br> <br> Drawing extensively on the works of Victor Klemperer, Ruth Kluger, Michal Glowinski, Primo Levi, Imre Kertesz and Bela Zsolt, this books conveys, with vivid detail, the persecution of the Jews from the beginning of the Third Reich until its very end. It gives us a sense both of what the Holocaust meant to the wider community swept up in the horrors and what it was like for the individual to weather one of the most shocking events in history.<br> <br> Survivors and witnesses disappear, and history, not memory, becomes the instrument for recalling the past. Judith M. Hughes secures a place for narratives by those who experienced the Holocaust in person.<br> <br> This compelling text is a vital read for all students of the Holocaust and Holocaust memory.1302<b>Judith M. Hughes</b> is Professor Emerita of History at the University of California, San Diego, USA. She is the author of several books, including <i>The Holocaust and the Revival of Psychological History </i>(2015), <i>From Obstacle to Ally- The Evolution of Psychoanalytic Practice </i>(2004) and <i>Freudian Analysts/Feminist Issues </i>(1999).0902An introductory guide to six of the key writers who witnessed, survived and wrote about the Holocaust.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781350058576.jpgBLM ACADEMIC UK01Bloomsbury0220180712201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010243.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000248.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ACADEMIC07AU020120180712978056722667903039780567226679159780567226679BCB10601Prayer: A Guide for the PerplexedPrayer: A Guide for the Perplexedhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9780567226679001A01Cocksworth, Ashley240HRCM0102Central to the Christian life is the practice of prayer. But what is theologically going on in the practice of Christian prayer' And what is it about the nature of prayer that makes it so perplexing' <i>Prayer- A Guide for the Perplexed</i> introduces some of the key issues at stake in the theology of prayer. Ashley Cocksworth begins with Evagrius of Ponticus 's <i>On Prayer</i> and finds in this early document on prayer a profound expression of the integrity ' of theology and prayer. Seeking throughout to integrate systematic theology and the spirituality of prayer, the rest of the book explores the meaning of some of the core doctrines of lived Christian faith belief about the Trinity, creation, providence, and the Christian life as they relate to the practice of prayer. The book closes with an annotated list of sources on prayer.1302<b>Ashley Cocksworth</b> is Tutor in Systematic Theology at the Queen's Foundation, Birmingham, UK. He has published on the theology of Karl Barth and, more broadly, on issues relating to the theology of prayer.0902An advanced introduction to the theology of prayer, focused on the doctrine's major themes and issues, key thinkers, and ethical and political implications.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9780567226679.jpgT&T CLARK01Bloomsbury0220180712201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010243.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000248.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ACADEMIC07AU020120180712978147428340303039781474283403159781474283403BCB10601House of FashionHouse of Fashionhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781474283403001A01Berry, Jess224ACV0102Since Charles Fredrick Worth established his luxurious Maison de Couture in 1858, the interior has played a crucial role in the display of fashion. <i>House of Fashion </i>provides a full historical account of the interplay between fashion and the modern interior, demonstrating how they continue to function as a site for performing modern, gendered identities for designers and their clientele alike. In doing so, it traces how designers including Poiret, Vionnet, Schiaparelli and Dior used commercial spaces and domestic interiors to enhance their credentials as connoisseurs of taste and style.<br>Taking us from the early years of <i>haute couture</i> to the luxury fashion of the present day, Berry explores how the salon, the atelier and the boutique have allowed fashion to move beyond the aesthetics of dress, to embrace the visual seduction of the theatrical, artistic, and the exotic. From the Art Deco allure of Coco Chanel 's Maison to the luminous spaces of contemporary flagship stores, <i>House of Fashion</i> sets out fashion 's links with key figures in architecture and design, including Louis S e, Robert Mallet-Stevens, Eileen Gray, and Jean-Michel Frank. Drawing on photographs, advertisements, paintings and illustrations, this interdisciplinary study examines how fashionable interiors have shaped our understanding of architecture, dress, and elegance.1302<b>Jess Berry </b>is Senior Lecturer Design History Theory at Monash University, Australia.0902A historical overview of the relationship between haute couture and the modern interior, exploring key figures in fashion design and architecture from the nineteenth century to today.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781474283403.jpgBloomsbury Visual Arts01Bloomsbury0220180712201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010249.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000254.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ACADEMIC07AU020120180712978147256799403039781472567994159781472567994BCB10601FlowFlowhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472567994001A01Brown, Patricia, Lara-Betancourt, Patric312ACX0102<i>Flow </i><i></i>combines cutting-edge scholarship with practitioner perspectives to address the concept of flow ' and how it connects interiors, landscapes and buildings, expanding on traditional notions of architectural prominence. Contributors explore the transitional and intermediary relationships between inside/outside. Through a range of case studies, authors extend the notion of flow beyond the western industrialised world and embrace a wider geography while engaging with the specificity of climate and place. Accompanied by stunning colour illustration and photography, <i>Flow </i>brings together historical, theoretical and practice-based approaches to consider themes of nature, mobility, continuity and frames.1302<B>Penny Sparke</B> is Professor of Design History at Kingston University, UK, and Director of the Modern Interiors Research Centre, the world 's foremost centre of research into modern interiors.<BR><B>Patricia Brown</B> is an Associate Professor at the Department of Architecture and Landscape at Kingston University, UK.<BR><B>Patricia Lara-Betancourt</B> is a researcher at the Modern Interiors Research Centre at Kingston University, UK. <BR><B>Gini Lee</B> is a landscape architect and interior designer. She is the Elisabeth Murdoch Chair of Landscape Architecture at the University of Melbourne, Australia.<BR><B>Mark Taylor</B> is Professor of Architecture at the University of Newcastle, Australia.<BR> <BR>0902This innovative volumes combines cutting-edge scholarship and practitioner perspectives to address the concept of 'flow' and how it connects interiors and landscapes.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472567994.jpgBloomsbury Visual Arts01Bloomsbury0220180712201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010253.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000259.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ACADEMIC07AU020120180712978147425173003039781474251730159781474251730BCB10601KnitwearKnitwearhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781474251730001A01Sissons, Juliana208AKT0102Fully revised and updated, this new second edition of <i>Knitwear </i>provides an invaluable introduction to the use of knitwear in fashion design. The book delves into the characteristics and behavior of many varieties of yarn and fiber, from traditional to contemporary, providing easy-to-follow diagrams, practical examples, and rich illustrations throughout.<br><i>Knitwear </i>provides an insider's perspective into the knitwear industry and offers vital need-to-know information to readers on various career pathways, while highlighting contemporary machinery and tools available to knitwear designers today, demonstrating how to create knitting patterns, and laying out the basic techniques used on domestic machines. <br>Interviews with international designers, operating at different levels within the industry, provide further insight into the business of knitwear, and how to get a good head-start into the industry. A must-have handbook for the knitwear designer, <i>Knitwear </i>is a beautiful and indispensable guide to this growing area of the fashion industry.1302<b>Juliana Sissons </b>is a practicing designer and lecturer in Fashion and Textiles at Nottingham Trent University and at the University of Brighton in the UK, she also delivers Master Class lectures and workshops on creative pattern cutting internationally. As a knitwear designer and freelance pattern cutter, Juliana's clients have included Alexander McQueen, Shelley Fox, The V&A Museum and the BBC; her work has also been commissioned by artists including Leigh Bowery, Andrew Logan, Britney Spears and style icon Isabella Blow.0902This practical introduction to the use of knitwear in fashion design is designed to inspire readers and provide them with all the skills to design and create their own innovative knitted textiles.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781474251730.jpgBloomsbury Visual Arts01Bloomsbury0220180712201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010251.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000257.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ACADEMIC07AU020120180712978135000015503039781350000155159781350000155BCB10601Swedish DesignSwedish Designhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781350000155001A01Brunnstrom, Lasse2881DNS0102<i>Swedish Design- A History</i> provides a fascinating and comprehensive introduction to the development of design in Sweden from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twenty-first.<br>Leading design historian Lasse Brunnstrum traces the move from artisanal crafts production to the mass production and consumption of designed objects, a process by which the role and profile of the designer became increasingly important. His survey, richly illustrated with images of the designed objects discussed, takes in forms of design traditionally associated with Sweden, such as household objects and textiles, while also considering some less-written about genres such as industrial and graphic design. Brunnstrum questions many established ideas about design in Sweden, notably its aesthetics and its relationship to Sweden's national and political culture. He argues that the history of design in Sweden has been far more complex and less straightforwardly 'blond' than hitherto understood.1302<b>Lasse Brunnstrum </b>is Emeritus Professor of Design History at HDK - School of Design and Crafts, at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.0902A richly illustrated history of design in Sweden from the 1840s to the 2000s, addressing design genres ranging from product design to web design, and questioning many established ideas about Swedish design.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781350000155.jpgBloomsbury Visual Arts01Bloomsbury0220180726201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010243.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000248.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ACADEMIC07AU020120180726978147256848903039781472568489159781472568489BCB10601The Fashion ShowTheFashion Showhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472568489001A01Stark, Gill216AKT0102<i>The Fashion Show</i> is a fundamental element of the fashion industry; fashion is instant language, and the catwalk its voice.<br><i>The Fashion Show</i> looks at the historical, aesthetic, commercial and social evolution of the catwalk show and examines its interwoven contemporary roles. With fascinating examples and practical exercises, this is the comprehensive guide to the catwalk.<br>The book is organised into six chapters, the first three focusing on the historical and theoretical contexts of fashion shows. The last three chapters focus on practical elements, offering real-world guidance on producing a fashion show.1302Gill Stark is head of the Fashion and Design School at Regent's University.0902The fashion show represents a key element of the global fashion industry: this book will uniquely provide comprehensive coverage of the history, theory and practice of shows0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472568489.jpgBloomsbury Visual Arts01Bloomsbury0220180726201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010262.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000269.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ACADEMIC07AU020120180726978178225665603039781782256656159781782256656BCB10601Media LawMedia Lawhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781782256656001A01Rowbottom, Jacob1368LNJ0102Media Law is a fast-developing area of scholarship that raises many high-profile and controversial issues. Recent issues include the use of privacy injunctions in the digital era, the regulation of the press after the Leveson Report, the political power of media moguls, the mass leaks of government information and the impact on national security, and the responsibility of the digital media to prevent the spread of harmful content posted by others. This book looks at these issues and other themes and debates in Media Law. The book includes chapters examining the protection of personal rights of reputation and privacy, the administration of justice, the role of government censorship, the protection of the newsgathering process, the regulation of the media and the impact of the digital media. The analysis is grounded in an account of media freedom that looks at the important democratic functions performed by the media and journalism. The book asks whether the law strikes the right balance in protecting media freedom while preventing the abuse of media power, and considers the future of the media law in the digital era. It is essential reading for students and scholars of medial law alike.1302Jacob Rowbottom is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Oxford and a Fellow of University College, Oxford.0902A groundbreaking new introduction to media law, providing the view on this developing subject by one of the upcoming academics in the field, Jacob Rowbottom.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781782256656.jpgHART PUBLISHING01Bloomsbury0220180712201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010275.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000283.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ACADEMIC07AU020120180712978140889611203039781408896112159781408896112BBB30501Social CreatureSocial Creaturehttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408896112001A01Burton, Tara Isabella288FA0102<b>A friendship to die for.</b><br><b><br></b><b>A Ripley story for the Instagram age set in contemporary New York; a world at once sophisticated and sordid, irresistible and irresponsible, unforgettable yet unattainable</b><br><b><br></b>Louise is struggling to survive in New York; juggling a series of poorly paid jobs, renting a shabby flat, being cat-called by her creepy neighbour, she dreams of being a writer. And then one day she meets Lavinia. Lavinia who has everything looks, money, clothes, friends, an amazing apartment - <br> <br>Lavinia invites Louise into her charmed circle, takes her to the best parties, bars, the opera, shares her clothes, her coke, her Uber account. Louise knows that this can 't last for ever, but just how far is she prepared to go to have this life' Or rather, to have <i>Lavinia 's</i> life'1302Tara Isabella Burton is a writer of fiction and non-fiction. The winner of the Shiva Naipaul Award for Travel Writing, she has completed a Doctorate in Theology at the University of Oxford and is a prodigious travel writer, short story and scriptwriter and essayist. She works for <i>Vox</i> as their Faith and Religion Correspondent. Tara Isabella Burton lives in New York and divides her time between the Upper East Side and Oxford.<br>taraisabellaburton.com <br>@NotoriousTIB0902<b>A friendship to die for.</b><br><b><br></b><b>A Ripley story for the Instagram age set in contemporary New York; a world at once sophisticated and sordid, irresistible and irresponsible, unforgettable yet unattainable</b>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408896112.jpgBloomsbury01Bloomsbury0420180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ2210234.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors22000236.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU040120180701978140889098103039781408890981159781408890981BBB30501The PiscesThePisceshttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408890981001A01Broder, Melissa288F0102<b>Profoundly modern, deeply disturbed and darkly comic, <i>The Pisces </i>is about a heartbroken PhD student who over one summer falls in dangerous, ecstatic love with a merman</b><br>Lucy has been writing her dissertation on Sappho for nine years when she and her boyfriend break up in a dramatic flameout. After she bottoms out in Phoenix, her sister in Los Angeles insists Lucy dog-sit for the summer. Annika's home is a gorgeous glass cube on Venice Beach, but Lucy can find little relief from her anxiety - not in the Greek chorus of women in her love addiction therapy group, not in her frequent Tinder excursions, not even in Dominic the foxhound's easy affection. <br> <br>Everything changes when Lucy becomes entranced by an eerily attractive swimmer while sitting alone on the beach rocks one night. But when Lucy learns the truth about his identity, their relationship, and Lucy 's understanding of what love should look like, take a very unexpected turn. A masterful blend of vivid realism and giddy fantasy, pairing hilarious frankness with pulse-racing eroticism, <i>The Pisces</i> is a story about falling in obsessive love with a merman- a figure of Sirenic fantasy whose very existence pushes Lucy to question everything she thought she knew about love, lust, and meaning in the one life we have.1302Melissa Broder is the author of the essay collection <i>So Sad Today</i> and four poetry collections, including <i>Last Sext</i>. She is the recipient of a Pushcart Prize for poetry, and her poems have appeared in <i>Poetry</i>, <i>The Iowa Review</i>, <i>Tin House</i>, <i>Guernica</i>, <i>Fence</i>, <i>The Missouri Review</i>, and others. She writes the 'So Sad Today' column at <i>Vice</i>, the astrology column for Lena Dunham's <i>Lenny Letter</i>, and the 'Beauty and Death' column on Elle.com. She lives in Los Angeles.<br>melissabroder.com / @melissabroder / @sosadtoday0902<b>Profoundly modern, deeply disturbed and darkly comic, <i>The Pisces </i>is about a heartbroken PhD student who over one summer falls in dangerous, ecstatic love with a merman</b>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408890981.jpgCircus01Bloomsbury0420180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ2210234.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors22000236.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU040120180701978140889573303039781408895733159781408895733BBB30501The Occasional VirginTheOccasional Virginhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408895733001A01al-Shaykh, Hanan240FA0102Huda and Yvonne are on holiday in the Italian Riviera, enjoying the sun and the sparkling Mediterranean which feel like forbidden fruit, denied during their conservative childhoods in Lebanon. Even now in their thirties, with Huda a successful producer and Yvonne running her own advertising agency, the remembered injustices of adolescence an innocent game harshly punished, a mother 's relentless criticism still sting. <br> <br>But a chance encounter with a handsome young man in London brings an unexpected opportunity for them to exorcise the past, with entirely surprising results. <br> <br>Painting a refreshingly truthful picture of modern womanhood, <i>The Occasional Virgin</i> perceptively<i> </i>explores religion, sexuality, cultural identity, and the difficulty of finding a man who 'll call when he says he will. Frank, funny and fearless, it is the colourful, wickedly entertaining story of two unforgettable characters, and the bizarre lengths we 'll go to for love.1302Hanan Al-Shaykh is one of the Arab world's most acclaimed writers. She was born in Lebanon and brought up in Beirut, before going to Cairo to receive her education. She was a successful journalist in Beirut, then later lived in the Arabian Gulf, before moving to London. She is the author of the short story collection <i>I Sweep the Sun off Rooftops</i> and her novels include <i>The Story of Zahra</i>, <i>Women of Sand and Myrrh</i>, <i>Beirut Blues</i>, <i>Only in London</i>, which was shortlisted for the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize, and <i>The Locust and the Bird</i>, a memoir of her mother's life. Most recently she published <i>One Thousand and One Nights</i>, her acclaimed reimagining of Arabic folktales. Hanan Al-Shaykh lives in London.0902From the acclaimed author of <i>One Thousand and One Nights</i> comes a bold, witty and highly contemporary novel about two women looking for love, set in Italy, Lebanon and London0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408895733.jpgCircus01Bloomsbury0420180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ2210234.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors22000236.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU040120180701978140887226003039781408872260159781408872260BBB40201The House of IslamTheHouse of Islamhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408872260001A01Husain, Ed1320HR0102<b>A fascinating and revelatory exploration of the intricacies of Islam and the inner psyche of the Muslim world from the bestselling author of <i>The Islamist</i></b><br><b><i><br></i></b> Islam began as a stranger, ' said the Prophet Mohammed, and one day, it will again return to being a stranger. '<br>The gulf between Islam and the West is widening. A faith rich with strong values and traditions, observed by nearly two billion people across the world, is seen by the West as something to be feared rather than understood. Sensational headlines and hard-line policies spark enmity, while ignoring the feelings, narratives and perceptions that preoccupy Muslims today. <br>Wise and authoritative, <i>The House of Islam </i>seeks to provide entry to the minds and hearts of Muslims the world over. It introduces us to the fairness, kindness and mercy of Mohammed; the aims of sharia law, through commentary on scripture, to provide an ethical basis to life; the beauty of Islamic art and the permeation of the divine in public spaces; and the tension between mysticism and literalism that still threatens the House of Islam. <br>The decline of the Muslim world and the current crises of leadership mean that a glorious past, full of intellectual nobility and purpose, is now exploited by extremists and channelled into acts of terror. How can Muslims confront the issues that are destroying Islam from within, and what can the West do to help work towards that end'<br>Ed Husain expertly and compassionately guides us through the nuances of Islam and its people, contending that the Muslim world need not be a stranger to the West, nor its enemy, but a peaceable ally.1302Ed Husain is the author of <i>The Islamist</i>, a memoir of his time inside radical Islamism. Having rejected extremism, he now advises governments and political leaders on Islam. He is a senior fellow at Civitas, Institute for the Study of Civil Society in London and a global fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Centre in Washington DC. He was a senior fellow for Middle Eastern studies at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) in New York for five years and co-founded Quilliam, the world 's first counter-extremism think-tank in Britain. He has written for the <i>New York Times, </i>the <i>Telegraph, </i>the <i>Financial Times</i> and appeared on CNN, BBC, and others. He lives in London.<br>@Ed_Husain0902<b>A fascinating and revelatory exploration of the intricacies of Islam and the inner psyche of the Muslim world from the bestselling author of <i>The Islamist</i></b>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408872260.jpgBloomsbury01Bloomsbury0420180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ2210242.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors22000244.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU040120180701978178074911203039781780749112159781780749112BBB40201Waters and the WildWaters and the Wildhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781780749112001A01Harrison, DeSales1336FF0102The death of Jessica Burke was easy to explain- a history of depression, a heroin habit, a girl alone in her bathtub. But when her psychoanalyst, Daniel Abend, receives an ominous, handwritten poem, he quickly realizes that this was not just an overdose. As a second and third missive arrive from the same mysterious source, and his daughter abruptly disappears, Daniel finds himself the subject of an elaborate and calculated torment, one that reaches back decades, crosses oceans, and begins with a chance encounter with a beguiling girl in a Paris stairwell. With richly layered, masterful prose, DeSales Harrison has constructed a brilliantly choreographed and spellbinding tale of desperate fathers, stolen daughters, and the distance we travel for revenge and absolution.1302DeSales Harrison earned his BA at Yale University, MA at Johns Hopkins University, and PhD at Harvard University, where he was a Briggs-Copeland Lecturer of English. Harrison is a professor of Lyric Poetry at Oberlin College, where he lives with his wife and daughter.0902A bewitching literary suspense debut, rich in atmosphere and Gothic overtones0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781780749112.jpgOneworld01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010236.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000238.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY AGENCY07AU020120180701978147296094803039781472960948159781472960948BBB40201The Happiness CurveTheHappiness Curvehttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472960948001A01Rauch, Jonathan256JMD0102<b>This book will change your life by showing you how life changes.</b> <br>Why does happiness get harder in your 40s' Why do you feel in a slump even when you're successful' Where does this malaise come from' And, most importantly, will it ever end'<br>Drawing on cutting-edge research, award-winning journalist Jonathan Rauch answers all these questions. He shows that from our 20s into our 40s, happiness follows a well-documented U-shaped trajectory, a "happiness curve", declining from the optimism of youth into what's often a long, low trough in middle age, before starting to rise again in our 50s.<br>This isn't a midlife <i>crisis</i>, though. Rauch reveals that this downturn is instead a natural stage of life and an essential one. By shifting priorities away from competition and toward compassion, you can equip yourself with new tools of wisdom and gratitude to head positively into your later years.<br>And Rauch can testify to this personally it was his own slump, despite acclaim as a journalist and commentator that compelled him to investigate the happiness curve. His own story and the stories of many others from all walks of life from a steelworker and a limo driver to a telecoms executive and a philanthropist show how the ordeal of midlife malaise can reboot our values and even our brains for a rebirth of gratitude.<br>Full of insights and eye-opening data, and featuring practical ways to endure the dip and avoid its perils and traps, <i>The Happiness Curve </i>doesn't just show you the dark forest of midlife, it helps you find a path through the trees.1302JONATHAN RAUCH is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington and a contributing editor of <i>The Atlantic. </i>He has also written for <i>The New Republic</i>, <i>The New York Times</i>, <i>The Wall Street Journal</i>, and <i>The Washington Post</i>, among many other publications. He lives with his husband in Washington, DC.0902<b>This book will change your life by showing you how life changes.</b><br>Why does happiness get harder in your 40s' Why do you feel in a slump even when you're successful' Where does this malaise come from' And, most importantly, will it ever end'0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472960948.jpgBLM GREENLEAF01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010238.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000239.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978147294698003039781472946980159781472946980BBB40201Seeds of ScienceSeeds of Sciencehttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472946980001A01Lynas, Mark288PDZ0102In the mid-1990s, UK newspapers picked up on a controversial issue that had been slowly gathering steam genetically modified organisms. The media soon could talk about little else. Headlines screamed that this technological advance could pose serious health risks, that our food was already GM-rich and yet we didn 't even realise. How could this be' Of course there was science and statistics to back up these bold claims - or was there'<br>Twenty years on, the dust has settled. Scientists are working hard to devise new farming methods that will meet the world 's food requirements while causing the minimum amount of ecological harm. We 're now discovering that the environmentalist mainstream might have misjudged the GM issue completely, and as a consequence we have forfeited two decades ' worth of scientific progress in perhaps the most vital area of human need- food. <br>No one is more aware of this fact than the author of this book, Mark Lynas. Starting out as one of the leading activists in the fight against GM from destroying experimental crop fields to leading the charge in the press in 2013 Lynas famously admitted that he had got it all wrong. This book tells the story of how and why so many people were confused by genetic engineering. Lynas takes us back to the origins of the technology, and examines the histories of the people and companies who pioneered it. He explains what led him to question his assumptions on GM, and what he is doing now to further research in this field, making a difference in tackling poverty by using science to encourage better harvests.<br><i>Seeds of Science</i> lifts the lid on the whole controversial GM story, from the perspective of someone who has fought prominently on both sides. It provides an explanation of the research that has enabled this technology something that was sorely missing from the media in the late 90s, which led to countless misconceptions about the field, one that could provide perhaps the only solution to a planet with a population of ten billion people.1302<b>Mark Lynas</b> is the author of three major popular science environmental books- <i>High Tide</i> (2004), <i>Six Degrees</i> (2008) and <i>The God Species</i> (2011), as well as the Kindle Single ebook <i>Nuclear 2.0</i> (2012). <i>Six Degrees</i> won the Royal Society prize and was made into a <i>National Geographic</i> documentary. <br>Lynas was advisor to the President of the Maldives on climate change from 2009 until the coup in 2012. He has contributed extensively to global media, writing for the <i>Guardian</i>, <i>New York Times</i>, <i>Washington Post</i>, <i>Bangkok Post</i> and numerous others. He is a visiting fellow at the Cornell Alliance for Science, Cornell University.0902<b>The inside story of the fight for and against genetic modification in food, from someone who's been on the front line of both sides of the argument</b>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472946980.jpgSigma01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010236.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000238.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978147296060303039781472960603159781472960603BCB10601The LapwingTheLapwinghttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472960603001A01Shrubb, Michael240PSVW60102No Marketing Blurb1302Authors Bio, not available09020401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472960603.jpgHelm01Bloomsbury0120180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ01102120.00AUDAUUnited Book Distributors010002130.00NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU010120180701978147293964703039781472939647159781472939647BCB10501WaypointsWaypointshttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472939647001A01Stephen, Ian304WSSN30102Adventure, memoir, storytelling and celebration of all things maritime meet in <i>Waypoints, </i>a beautifully written account of sea journeys from Scotland 's west coast. In the book Ian Stephen reveals a lifetime 's love affair with sailing; each voyage honours a seagoing vessel, and each adventure is accompanied by a spell-binding retelling of a traditional tale about the sea. His writing is enchanting and lyrical, gentle but searching, and is accompanied by beautiful illustrations of each vessel, drawn by his wife, artist Christine Morrison.<br>Ian Stephen is a Scottish writer, artist and storyteller from the remote and bewitching Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. He fell in love with boats and sailing as a boy, pairing this love affair with a passion for the beautiful but merciless Scottish coastline, an inspiration and motivating force behind his poems, stories, plays, radio broadcasts and visual arts projects for many years.<br>This book will be a delightful and absorbing read for anyone with a passion for sailing and the seas, Scotland 's landscape and coastlines, stories and the origins of language and literature.1302Ian Stephen is a Scottish writer, artist and storyteller. A coastguard for 15 years, in 1995 he won the inaugural Robert Louise Stevenson Award and since then has worked full-time in the arts. Since the late 70s his poetry and short fiction have been published in numerous UK journals, and in Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland and the USA. <br> <br>Ian's first novel <i>A Book of Death and Fish </i>was published in October 2014 by Saraband. It was launched at Faclan, Hebridean Book Festival, with an interview with Robert Macfarlane. The book was positively reviewed in the <i>Guardian</i> by Kirsty Gunn and Robert Macfarlane listed it first in his 2014 Books of the Year choice for the <i>Guardian</i>. It received many other positive reviews elsewhere, especially in the Scottish press.0902A beautiful and mesmerising account of nautical voyages, rugged Scottish coastlines, and the power of storytelling0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472939647.jpgAdlard Coles Nautica01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10060222.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978147296034403039781472960344159781472960344BBB40201MeadowsMeadowshttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781472960344001A01Peterken, George432RNKH0102<i>Meadows</i>, the second volume of a major new series of books on British natural history, provides one of the most wide-ranging and eloquent treatments of this most quintessential British habitat. Yet the flower-rich hay meadows that have inspired writers and artists for hundreds of years have almost disappeared from our countryside. In this exceptional work, George Peterken, one of our most respected ecologists, brings together years of research and discovery from his travels across Britain and Europe, as well as an understanding borne out of caring for his own meadows, to produce a book that will put this often misunderstood habitat back in the public 's eye. Filled with beautiful images of meadows and their denizens, this is a book everyone with an interest in this iconic habitat will want to own.1302<b>George Peterken</b> is a woodland ecologist. First at the Nature Conservancy and then as part of the Chief Scientist 's team in the Nature Conservancy Council, he led the development of national surveys of woodland and their management for nature conservation. Author of Woodland Conservation and Management and Natural Woodlands, he moved to the Lower Wye Valley some twenty years ago and subsequently wrote <i>Wye Valley </i>(New Naturalist). There, he found himself the owner of eight tiny meadows, founded the Parish Grassland Project and has helped other community grassland conservation initiatives.0902<i>Meadows</i>, the second volume of a major new series of books on British natural history, provides a wide-ranging and eloquent treatment of one of our countryside's most marvellous habitats.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781472960344.jpgBloomsbury Wildlife01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010269.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000274.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ADULT07AU020120180701978140889118603039781408891186159781408891186BBB40201Baby's First Bank HeistBaby's First Bank Heisthttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408891186001A01Whalley, Jim32YBC0102Move over Bonnie and Clyde because there 's a new criminal mastermind in town . . . Baby Frank! <br>Baby Frank 's parents say that he can 't have a pet Pets are for older kids. ; Be happy with your teddy. ; They cost too much to keep. Which leaves Baby Frank with a BIG problem because he REALLY wants a pet. What 's a baby to do . . .' Rob a bank, of course! But will money buy Baby Frank the fluffy pet he so desperately wants'<br>Illustrated by Stephen Collins, cartoonist in The Guardian Weekend magazine, and with text by debut talent, Jim Whalley, this is Burglar Bill for a whole new generation.1302Jim Whalley went to UEA with the intention of writing daft stories but got sidetracked into student journalism and academia. He ended up with PhD in Film Studies and got back to writing stories in his spare time. He eventually quit academia because the stories were more fun, a move he justified by also renovating a house. He now lives in that house in Yorkshire with his wife and two children, Fletch and Charlie.<br>Stephen Collins is an illustrator and cartoonist who lives in Hertfordshire with his wife and two children, Frank and George. His work has appeared in many publications worldwide, and he has a weekly comic in The Guardian Weekend magazine. In 2013 Jonathan Cape published his debut graphic novel <b><i>The Gigantic Beard That Was Evil</i></b>, which was shortlisted for the Waterstones Book Of The Year award and an Eisner Award. His collection of strips <b><i>Some Comics</i></b> was published by Jonathan Cape in October 2014. He is currently working on his second graphic novel, which will be published by Jonathan Cape in 2018.0902Meet Baby Frank, the world 's most unlikely criminal, as he masterminds his very own bank heist. Why' To get money for a fluffy new pet, of course.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408891186.jpgBloomsbury Children's Books01Bloomsbury0420180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ222018070110221.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors222018070101500223.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU040120180701978168119673203039781681196732159781681196732BBB40201Princess Before DawnPrincess Before Dawnhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781681196732001A01Baker, E.D.272YFB0102In the seventh tale of the Wide-Awake Princess series, Princess Annie's beloved home Treecrest has become a favorite destination for all sorts of magical beings. One new set of guests are particularly strange, and they are ready to take over a new hunting ground. Annie and Liam turn to their only friends who can help, Francis and Zoe. But when Francis and Zoe arrive in Treecrest, the new hunting group is having too much fun to pack up and go home and nothing Francis or Zoe say seems to help. <br> <br>Can Annie, Liam and their new friends figure out a way to reclaim Treecrest before it's overrun with hunters' Or will Annie lose her one true home'1302E. D. Baker is the author of the Tales of the Frog Princess series, the Wide-Awake Princess series, the Fairy-Tale Matchmaker series, the Magic Animal Rescue series, and many other delightful books for young readers, including<i> Fairy Wings</i>, <i>Fairy Lies</i>, and <i>A Question of Magic</i>. Her first book, <i>The Frog Princess,</i> was the inspiration for Disney's hit movie <i>The Princess and the Frog</i>. She lives with her family and their many animals in Maryland.<br>www.talesofedbaker.com0902Annie's beloved kingdom is threatened to be overtaken in the seventh book in the Wide-Awake Princess series.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781681196732.jpgBloomsbury Children's USA01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010222.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors1001000224.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180701978168119650303039781681196503159781681196503BBB40201Unicorn Princesses 5: Breeze's BlastUnicorn Princesses 5: Breeze's Blasthttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781681196503001A01Bliss, Emily128YFH0102In the Rainbow Realm, a magical land ruled by a circle of unicorn princesses, Princess Breeze invites human girl Cressida to the Blast--a special day where all the unicorn princesses ride huge kites into the clouds for a fantastic feast in the sky. But Ernest, the blundering wizard-lizard, casts a spell that accidentally goes wrong. Cressida ventures with Breeze to the Windy Meadows to find giant bats sleeping on the kites. If the bats don't move, the Blast will have to be canceled! Will Cressida be able to save the day'<br>This magical series is full of sparkle, fun, and friendship.1302<b>Emily Bliss</b> lives just down the street from a forest. From her living room window, she can see a big oak tree with a magic keyhole. Like Cressida Jenkins, she knows that unicorns are real.<br><b>Sydney Hanson</b> was raised in Minnesota alongside numerous pets and brothers. In addition to her traditional illustrations, Sydney has worked for several animation shops, including Nickelodeon and Disney Interactive. In her spare time she enjoys traveling and spending time outside with her adopted brother, a Labrador retriever named Cash. She is the illustrator of the Unicorn Princesses series and the picture book, <i>Next to You. </i>Sydney lives in Los Angeles.<br>www.sydwiki.tumblr.com0902This sweet commercial chapter book series features sparkly, magical unicorn princesses and the human girl who befriends them.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781681196503.jpgBloomsbury Children's USA01Bloomsbury0420180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ2210219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors22000221.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU040120180701978168119653403039781681196534159781681196534BBB40201Unicorn Princesses 6: Moon's DanceUnicorn Princesses 6: Moon's Dancehttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781681196534001A01Bliss, Emily128YFH0102Cressida Jenkins has a secret--she frequently visits an enchanted land called the Rainbow Realm and has befriended the magical unicorn princesses that rule there. When Princess Moon invites her to the annual Starlight Ball in the Night Forest, Cressida can't wait to dress up in her gown and dance the night away. But Ernest the blundering wizard-lizard casts a spell that vanishes the entire ballroom, and the only other available space is filthy--it hasn't been used in years. Will Cressida be able to find a way to decorate the old ballroom' One thing is certain, all the unicorn princesses will need to use their magic together!<br>This magical series is full of sparkle, fun, and friendship.1302<b>Emily Bliss</b> lives just down the street from a forest. From her living room window, she can see a big oak tree with a magic keyhole. Like Cressida Jenkins, she knows that unicorns are real.<br><b>Sydney Hanson</b> was raised in Minnesota alongside numerous pets and brothers. In addition to her traditional illustrations, Sydney has worked for several animation shops, including Nickelodeon and Disney Interactive. In her spare time she enjoys traveling and spending time outside with her adopted brother, a Labrador retriever named Cash. She is the illustrator of the Unicorn Princesses series and the picture book, <i>Next to You. </i>Sydney lives in Los Angeles.<br>www.sydwiki.tumblr.com0902This sweet commercial chapter book series features sparkly, magical unicorn princesses and the human girl who befriends them.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781681196534.jpgBloomsbury Children's USA01Bloomsbury0420180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ2210219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors22000221.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU040120180701978140887153903039781408871539159781408871539BBB40201The Weight of a Thousand FeathersTheWeight of a Thousand Feathershttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781408871539001A01Conaghan, Brian1320YFB0102<b><i><i>Angry and irreverent, tender and poignant this is a bold exploration of the lengths to which we 'll go for the ones we love. From</i> the Costa Children</i> '<i>s Award winning author of</i> When Mr Dog Bites<i> and </i>The Bombs That Brought Us Together<i>. Perfect for readers of Patrick Ness and Malorie Blackman.</i><br><i></i><br></b><i>'Funny how no one ever uses the word love ' when discussing my case. I do what I do because she 's </i><i>my mum. That pure and that simple.'</i><br>Bobby Seed is used to going the extra mile for the ones he loves, and he does it willingly. It 's up to Bobby to get Mum her pills, to help her up the stairs, to laugh her out of her pain. It 's up to Bobby to comfort his little brother Danny, to explain why Mum 's not like the Mum they remember.<br>One day, he 's asked to go further. Mum asks him the big question. The one many would find unthinkable. If he agrees, he won 't just be soothing her pain. He 'll be helping to end it.<br>Would he' Could he'1302<b>Brian Conaghan</b> was born and raised in the Scottish town of Coatbridge but now lives in Dublin. He has a Master of Letters in Creative Writing from the University of Glasgow. For many years Brian worked as a teacher and taught in Scotland, Italy and Ireland. His first YA novel, <i>When Mr Dog Bites, </i>was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal in 2015 and attracted both praise and controversy for its honest, moving and humorous depiction of a teenage boy with Tourette's syndrome. His second, <i>The Bombs That Brought Us Together</i>, won the Costa Children 's Book Award in 2016. <i>We Come Apart,</i> a verse novel co-authored with Carnegie Medal winner Sarah Crossan, published in 2017 to widespread critical acclaim.0902A bold, irreverent and tender novel about a young carer from the Costa Children 's Award winning author of <i>When Mr Dog Bites </i>and <i>The Bombs That Brought Us Together</i>0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781408871539.jpgBloomsbury Children's Books01Bloomsbury0420180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ222018070110219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors22201807010500222.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU040120180701978168119299403039781681192994159781681192994BBB40201Whisper of the TideWhisper of the Tidehttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781681192994001A01Tolcser, Sarah352YFH0102Caro and Markos have settled into a routine- Wake up, eat breakfast, and try to figure out who might attempt to assassinate Markos today . . . so the currents aren 't exactly calm. Markos is in constant danger, and his claim to the throne is shaky without the support of an army. But then a powerful Archon offers Markos the military might he needs in exchange for marrying his daughter. Markos and Caro must decide which is more important- their love for each other or the fate of Akhaia. <br>With shipwrecks, lost treasure, old and new enemies, dark magic, and breathtaking romance, Sarah Tolcser weaves another epic story about chasing your fate and charting your own course.1302<b>Sarah Tolcser</b> is the author of <i>Song of the Current</i> and lives in New Orleans, where she is an elementary technology teacher. A graduate of St. Lawrence University, she double majored in writing and philosophy. She enjoys video games and NBA basketball. She is married, with two cats.<br>www.sarahtolcser.com/blog<br>@SarahTolcser0902The next book in the immersive fantasy Song of the Current series, set along the waterways of a magical world, perfect for fans of Sabaa Tahir and Victoria Aveyard.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781681192994.jpg01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010219.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000221.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180701978168119706703039781681197067159781681197067BBB40201The Opposite of HereTheOpposite of Herehttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781681197067001A01Altebrando, Tara256YFCF0102<b> A taut, evocative thriller that's surprising to the last page. <br> --Karen M. McManus, New York Times bestselling author of <i>One of Us Is Lying</i></b><br> <br><b>There 's no hiding on a cruise ship not even from yourself. </b><br>Natalie 's parents are taking her and her three best friends on a cruise for her seventeenth birthday. A <i>sail</i>-a-bration, they call it. But it 's only been a few short months since Natalie 's boyfriend died in a tragic accident, and she wants to be anywhere but here. <br>Then she meets a guy on the first night and sparks fly. After a moonlit conversation on a secluded deck of the ship, Natalie pops down to her cabin to get her swimsuit so they can go for a dip. But when she returns, he 's gone. Something he said makes her think he might have . . . jumped' No, he couldn 't have. <br>But why do her friends think she 's crazy for wanting to make sure he 's okay' Also, why do they seem to be hiding something from her' And how can she find him when she doesn 't even know his name' Most importantly, why is the captain on the intercom announcing the urgent need for a headcount' <br>With her signature thrilling storytelling, the author of <i>The Leaving </i>and<i> The Possible</i> explores our vulnerability to the power of suggestion and the lies we tell others and ourselves in a twisting, Hitchcock-inspired mystery with high stakes and dark secrets.1302<b>Tara Altebrando</b> is the author of several middle grade and teen novels, including<i> The Possible</i> and <i>The Leaving</i>. She lives in New York City with her family.<br>www.taraaltebrando.com<br>@TaraAltebrando0902From the acclaimed author of <i>The Leaving</i>, another psychological suspense about the power of suggestion, with a Hitchcock-inspired twist.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781681197067.jpg01Bloomsbury0220180701201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ1010222.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors10000224.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY CHILDREN07AU020120180701978150131175803039781501311758159781501311758BBB40201Auteur Theory and My Son JohnAuteur Theory and My Son Johnhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781501311758001A01Morrison, James192APFA0102The newest volume in the Film Theory in Practice Series, <i>Auteur Theory and My Son John </i>offers a concise introduction to authorship and auteur theory in jargon-free language. The book goes on to show this theory can be deployed to interpret Leo McCarey 's notorious but undervalued film <i>My Son John</i>, which critics deemed a clear-cut failure, and the auteurists declared a masterpiece.<br>James Morrison traces the development of auteur theory through its emergence in the pages of the French film journal <i>Cahiers du cinema</i> and the complex permutations it undergoes subsequently. This history will help students and scholars who are eager to learn more about this important area of film theory. The analysis of <i>My Son John</i> shows how auteur theory enables modes of interpretation and discovers levels of meaning otherwise unavailable.1302<b>James Morrison</b> is Professor of Literature and Film at Claremont McKenna College, USA. He is the author, co-author or editor of nine books, including <i>Roman Polanski </i>(2007) and<b> </b><i>Hollywood Reborn</i> (2010).0902An explanation of auteur theory, illustrated through analysis of Leo McCarey 's notorious 1952 film.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781501311758.jpgBloomsbury Academic01Bloomsbury0420180712201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ2210289.99AUDAUUnited Book Distributors22000298.99NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ACADEMIC07AU040120180712978147429741703039781474297417159781474297417BBB40201The IncandescentTheIncandescenthttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781474297417001A01Serres, Michel240HPCF30102The first translation of the volumes in Michel Serres ' classic 'Humanism' tetralogy, this ambitious philosophical narrative explores what it means to be human. With his characteristic breadth of references including art, poetry, science, philosophy and literature, Serres paints a new picture of what it might mean to live meaningfully in contemporary society. He tells the story of humankind (from the beginning of time to the present moment) in an attempt to affirm his overriding thesis that humans and nature have always been part of the same ongoing and unfolding history. <br> <br>This crucial piece of posthumanist philosophical writing has never before been released in English. A masterful translation by Randolph Burks ensures the poetry and wisdom of Serres writing is preserved and his notion of what humanity is and might be is opened up to new audiences.1302<b>Michel Serres</b> is Professor in the History of Science at Stanford University, USA and a member of the Academie Francaise. A renowned and popular philosopher, he is a prize-winning author of a number of books, including <i>The Five Senses</i> and <i>Eyes</i>.<br><b>Randolph Burks</b> is a philosopher specializing in phenomenology and philosophies of the body and nature. He has translated several works by Michel Serres, including the Foundations Trilogy, <i>Statues</i>, <i>Rome </i>and <i>Geometry</i>.0902A lively and poetic meditation on how we might reconcile humanity and nature from one of the world's foremost philosophers of life, Michel Serres.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781474297417.jpgBLM ACADEMIC UK01Bloomsbury0420180726201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ22102130.00AUDAUUnited Book Distributors220002143.00NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ACADEMIC07AU040120180726978150133430603039781501334306159781501334306BBB40201The Work of Literature in an Age of PostTheWork of Literature in an Age of Posthttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781501334306001A01Schaberg, Christopher176DSBH0102When facts are run roughshod over in media and politics, and with the planet in peril, of what real use are the realms of language and ideas' <i>The Work of Literature in an Age of Post-Truth</i> is a defense of the role of a humanities and liberal arts education at a time when these traditions can seem quaint or outdated in the face of Twitter threads and viral news.<br>Drawing on experiences in and outside of the classroom, Christopher Schaberg demystifies and expands the scope of oft-invoked quasi-academic chestnuts such as critical thinking, the uselessness of liberal arts education, and myths of authorship. <br>From studies of contemporary fiction to the roles of ecology and environment in the humanities, this book pauses amid the current dizzying epoch to consider the puzzles and potentials of liberal arts and literary studies in the early 21st century.1302<b>Christopher Schaberg</b> is Dorothy Harrell Brown Distinguished Professor of English at Loyola University New Orleans, USA. He is the author of <i>The Textual Life of Airports</i> (2013), <i>The End of Airports</i> (2015), and <i>Airportness</i> (2017), as well as co-editor of <i>Deconstructing Brad Pitt</i> (2014), all published by Bloomsbury. His writing has appeared in, among other publications, <i>The Atlantic</i>, <i>Inside Higher Ed</i>, <i>The Los Angeles Review of Books</i>, <i>3-AM Magazine</i>, <i>Public Books</i>, and <i>The New Inquiry</i>.0902Part meditation, part manifesto, this book spurs us in a climate of so-called post-truth to consider and value the importance of the humanities and the training in rigorous thinking it provides.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781501334306.jpgBloomsbury Academic01Bloomsbury0420180726201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ23102130.00AUDAUUnited Book Distributors230002143.00NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ACADEMIC07AU040120180726978135002531803039781350025318159781350025318BBB40201The Writer's EyeTheWriter's Eyehttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781350025318001A01Weldon, Amy E.240CBV0102Learning to write starts with learning to do one big thing- pay attention to the world around you, even though just about everything in modern life makes this more difficult than it needs to be. Developing habits and practices of observing, and writing down what you notice, can be the first step away from the anxieties and doubts that can hold you back from your ultimate goal as a writer- discovering something to say and a voice to say it in.<br><i><br></i><i>The Writer's Eye </i>is an inspiring guide for writers at all stages of their writing lives. Drawing on new research into creative writers and their relationship with the physical world, Amy E. Weldon shows us how to become more attentive observers of the world and find inspiration in any environment.<br>Including exercises, writing prompts and sample texts and spanning multiple genres from novels to nonfiction to poetry, this is the ideal starting point for anyone beginning to write seriously and offers refreshing perspectives for experienced writers seeking new inspiration.1302<b>Amy E. Weldon </b>is Associate Professor of English at Luther College, USA. She is the author of <i>The Hands-On Life- How to Wake Yourself Up and Save the World </i>(2018) and has published numerous essays in edited collections and stories and reviews in journals including<i> Orion</i>, <i>Los Angeles Review of Books</i>, <i>The Common, Midwest Gothic, </i>and <i>The Carolina Quarterly.</i>0902A writer's guide to finding inspiration from the senses and the physical world.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781350025318.jpgBLM ACADEMIC UK01Bloomsbury0420180712201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ23102140.00AUDAUUnited Book Distributors230002154.00NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ACADEMIC07AU040120180712978135005858303039781350058583159781350058583BBB40201Witnessing the HolocaustWitnessing the Holocausthttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9781350058583001A01Hughes, Judith M.166BGHA0102<i>Witnessing the Holocaust </i>presents the autobiographical writings, including diaries and autobiographical fiction, of six Holocaust survivors who lived through and chronicled the Nazi genocide.<br> <br> Drawing extensively on the works of Victor Klemperer, Ruth Kluger, Michal Glowinski, Primo Levi, Imre Kertesz and Bela Zsolt, this books conveys, with vivid detail, the persecution of the Jews from the beginning of the Third Reich until its very end. It gives us a sense both of what the Holocaust meant to the wider community swept up in the horrors and what it was like for the individual to weather one of the most shocking events in history.<br> <br> Survivors and witnesses disappear, and history, not memory, becomes the instrument for recalling the past. Judith M. Hughes secures a place for narratives by those who experienced the Holocaust in person.<br> <br> This compelling text is a vital read for all students of the Holocaust and Holocaust memory.1302<b>Judith M. Hughes</b> is Professor Emerita of History at the University of California, San Diego, USA. She is the author of several books, including <i>The Holocaust and the Revival of Psychological History </i>(2015), <i>From Obstacle to Ally- The Evolution of Psychoanalytic Practice </i>(2004) and <i>Freudian Analysts/Feminist Issues </i>(1999).0902An introductory guide to six of the key writers who witnessed, survived and wrote about the Holocaust.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9781350058583.jpgBLM ACADEMIC UK01Bloomsbury0420180712201801AU NZ010mm020mm030mm080grUnited Book Distributors02AU NZ23102140.00AUDAUUnited Book Distributors230002154.00NZDNZBLOOMSBURY ACADEMIC07AU040120180712978056719872303039780567198723159780567198723BBB40201Prayer: A Guide for the PerplexedPrayer: A Guide for the Perplexedhttp://www.bloomsbury.com/au/9780567198723001A01Cocksworth, Ashley240HRCM0102At the heart of Christian life and liturgy is the practice of prayer, that distinctive and yet utterly perplexing act, which believers and non-believers alike struggle to understand. Drawing on the rich resources of the Christian tradition of prayer and spirituality (including Origen, Augustine, the Reformers, Karl Barth,<br>Hans Urs von Balthasar and Thomas Merton), liturgical resources, and biblical material, this book guides the reader through some of the fundamental questions, tricky issues, and complex themes surrounding the problem of prayer from a Christian perspective. Additionally, Cocksworth describes and investigates the<br>recent re-turns to theologies of prayer and spirituality in contemporary academic theology and ethics (including, amongst others, in the work of Rowan Williams, Sarah Coakley, Stanley Hauerwas and Samuel Wells) and provides some reflections on why prayer has suddenly once again become quite fashionable in<br>academic discourse. Finally, Cocksworth examines some of the problems in various popular approaches to prayer that market prayer in terms of individual therapy or are dominated by issues of efficacy and the promise to pray better.1302Ashley Cocksworth studied at the University of<br>Edinburgh and then at Trinity College, Cambridge, where his doctoral work is on<br>Karl Barth's theology of prayer. He has published articles on prayer in leading<br>academic journals and is currently working on a co-edited volume on prayer with<br>John C. McDowell.0902This volume offers an advanced introduction to the theology of prayer.0401http://media.bloomsbury.com/rep/bj/9780567198723.jpgT&T CLARK